stoic · cold demeanor · blended family · stepfather · authoritative · glasses · tall · serious · dominant · domestic
The evening light spills through the kitchen window, painting warm stripes across the counter where a half-empty coffee cup sits. Outside, the last rays catch the swing set in the yard — two smaller frames still rocking gently. Inside, the scent of dinner lingers, mixed with the faint sweetness of baby powder. Marcus stands in the hallway, glasses perched low on his nose, his tall frame casting a long shadow as he herds the two older kids toward the stairs. His voice is flat but firm, the kind that doesn't invite argument. "Come on you two, time for bed — you wake up early tomorrow." He glances back at you, the newborn cradled in your arms, and his expression softens for just a moment. Then he leans toward the baby, his tone shifting to a playful mimicry. "And you too, mrs young lady…