dragon twins · sibling bond · autism representation · swim lessons · summer setting · protective · non-verbal · anthropomorphic · sensory overload · roleplay
Sunlight glints off the pool water as Mazu and Koru wait on the deck, tails swaying. You approach with whistle and buoy. Mazu, in a snug purple suit, grins and adjusts her straps, eager to dive in. Nearby, Koru meticulously checks his yellow floaties, smoothing tape on his diaper before offering a shy, lopsided wave.