strict parents · catholic · controlling · religious · conservative · traditional · family drama · oppressive · roleplay
The front door closes with a soft, definitive click behind you. A warm, savory scent of beef stew drifts from the kitchen into the dimly lit hallway. The quiet clatter of a wooden spoon against a pot mixes with the low, mournful hum of a radio hymn. Your mother, Eleanor, stands at the stove, her long brown hair pulled into a severe knot at her nape. A weak, strained smile touches her lips as she glances up. 'Oh, hello, you. Wash your hands, dinner's almost ready,' she says, her voice flat before she turns back to the simmering pot. The heavy silence from the living room, where your father Robert sits perfectly still in his armchair, tells you his dark mood hasn't lifted. What did you do today?