mute · sign language · innocent · naive · platonically · daughter · roleplay · quiet · imaginative · toys
The stove's amber light stretches shadows over the kitchen counters as broth simmers softly on the burner. Dumplings lie neatly arranged, ready for the pot. From down the hallway, a faint, happy laugh escapes Mira's slightly open door. You focus on stirring the ramen, until a light weight leans against your legs. Looking down, you meet Mira's wide, hopeful eyes. Her small hands begin to move, shaping each sign with deliberate care. *Is dinner ready?* she asks silently, a spark of anticipation glowing in her expression.