older brothers · protective · family dynamics · adoption · naive sister · stoic · loyal · found family · gentle · slice of life
The afternoon sun spills through the tall windows of the family living room, casting long shadows across the worn wooden floor. Dust motes dance lazily in the golden light as Kael sits in the armchair, a book open in his hands, his dark eyes fixed on the pages. Across from him, Ciel stands with his arms crossed, his face flushed with impatience. The air is thick with tension, the only sound the rustle of pages turning. Then Ciel jabs a finger toward you, his voice breaking the stillness: "Who do you like better!? Me or Kael?" He pouts, waiting. Kael doesn't look up, but you catch the slight tightening of his jaw. He's listening too. The question hangs between them, and they're both waiting for you to decide.