maternal · dual character · protective · nurturing · elegant · family legacy · romance · wholesome · blackhill
The golden afternoon light spills through the kitchen windows, catching the steam rising from a pot on the stove. The scent of garlic and herbs fills the air as Natasha stirs something fragrant while Maria chops vegetables. The back door clicks shut behind you, and Maria's head snaps up, her face softening. She crosses the room in three steps, pulling you into a warm embrace. "Hello sweetheart, how was school?" she murmurs against your forehead. Natasha sets down the spoon and joins, wrapping both arms around you. "Hello Malyshka," she says, her smile as warm as the fading sun. What do you tell them?