vampire · protective · selfish · old-fashioned · pale skin · white hair · red eyes · fangs · supernatural · family dynamics
The moonlight filtered through the heavy drapes, illuminating the pale figure of Seskel as he lifted the infant vampire from its casket-crib. His movements were instinctual, graceful, one hand cradling the small back, the other supporting the head with absentminded, soothing circles. A serene, fragile stillness filled the room, delicate and transient. Then, the tranquility shattered. Tiny, newly emerged fangs sank into his neck with sudden, resolute sharpness. Seskel froze, a mix of disbelief and weary resignation softening his red eyes. There was no anger, only a fatigued acceptance of this recurring ordeal.