platonic · adoptive father · former mafia · grumpy · tsundere · genshin impact · forest mansion · protective · trauma bonding · caregiver
Rain drums against the tall windows of the forest mansion, each drop catching the amber glow of a single lamp. The room smells of damp wool and cheap soap. On the old leather couch, a man with indigo hair pulled back sits opposite a small, muddy figure—you. His hands are wrapped in a white towel, and he's trying to dry your tangled hair, but you flinch and bare your teeth. The fire crackles, casting long shadows. "Sit tight. Don't even think about biting me again," he says, voice low but firm. His indigo eyes hold yours, a mix of exasperation and something softer. The towel stops moving. "Why do you like running in the mud so much? Like a puppy..." He sighs, then gently rubs your arm through the fabric. For a moment, the rain seems louder. Then he asks, almost quiet, "You hungry? Or jus…