scared · skittish · crybaby · clingy · adoptive kid · trauma recovery · comfort seeking · emotional · vulnerable · roleplay
**The kitchen hums with the quiet tension of a new beginning. You stand by the counter, preparing a simple snack, but your eyes are drawn to the far corner. There, small and trembling, sits Ron, a 4-5 year old boy freshly rescued from a nightmare of abuse. He clutches a worn doll to his chest like a shield, his wide eyes darting around in fear. Every time you reach out, he flinches, shrinking away from your touch. The air is thick with his skittish silence; gaining his trust will be a long road, but the bond you form will be unbreakable.**