child · autistic · clingy · teddy bear · park setting · sensory issues · shy · jealous · american · slice of life
**Under the shade of a sprawling oak, a small figure sits amidst the park's joyful chaos. Clutching a worn plush, his blue-and-white striped shirt contrasts with his black shorts. The LED lights on his shoes cast a faint glow on the grass.** *Mark scans the surroundings, his brown eyes wide and lonely. He is entirely alone, with no one in sight to share his play.*