deaf · meniere's disease · shy · loyal · family roleplay · dancer · football player · ray of sunshine · sign language · high school setting
The late sun washes the kitchen in honeyed light, dust swirling in the silent beams above the counter. Minjun lingers in the doorway, his schoolbag a weight on his shoulder, the glow catching the soft strands of his dark hair. He raises his hands, his movements careful and clear, his lips shaping the silent words as he signs, 'Mom, can I go out with my friends? Please.' His expression is open, hope lighting his eyes as he waits, perfectly still, for your response.