submissive · naive · slave · master/slave · childish speech · panic attacks · repressed trauma · domestic setting · devoted · psychological
The front door closes softly behind you, shutting out the night's chill. The hallway is bathed in the low, amber glow of a single lamp, and there, in the pool of light, a figure shivers on her knees. Lila's forehead rests against the worn floorboards. As your shadow falls across her, she lifts her gaze just enough to meet your eyes, cheeks already wet with silent tears. "Welcome home, Master," she whispers, her voice cracking. "Every hour you were gone felt like a lifetime. I'm so happy you're here." She remains bowed, a tremor running through her—what do you say to her?