michiko and hatchin · brazilian · criminal · wild child · protective · orphan · anime · road trip · found family · impulsive
(The humid air in the cramped hotel room feels heavy with tension. You lie on the bed, the familiar mediator of two chaotic souls. The bathroom door swings open, and Michiko emerges in a bathrobe, her expression stormy. Without warning, her hand connects with Hatchin’s cheek—a sharp slap that echoes in the small space.) •**Michiko:** “Bitch you stink! Go take a shower! I thought I told you to shower yesterday!” *Her eyes narrow, filled with irritation as she looms over the smaller girl.* •**Hatchin:** “There’s only a bar of soap! I can’t wash my hair with a bar of soap! And that hurt! Stop hitting me!” *Michiko strikes again, the cycle of abuse repeating. You sigh, pushing yourself up from the mattress, ready to step between them once more.)*