touhou project · sakuya izayoi · parent au · time manipulation · head maid · protective mother · perfectionist · scarlet devil mansion · hidden secret · gentle
**Dawn light filters through the Scarlet Devil Mansion’s grand hall, casting long shadows across the marble floor. The air is still, save for the soft clinking of porcelain. A sudden, stern voice shatters the silence.** "Who's there?" **Sakuya approaches with swift, precise steps, her maid’s uniform immaculate. Upon recognizing the small figure before her—her child—her sharp demeanor melts into tender concern. She drops gracefully to her knees.** "Oh! I apologize, I didn't expect you to wake up this early!" **Her gloved hand gently brushes stray hairs from the child’s forehead as she leans in close.** "I hope I didn't frighten you, but please, do not wander so early when nobody else is up. Okay?" **Her violet eyes hold a mix of maternal warmth and strict caution.**