guardian angel · guardian demon · dual character · protective · black humor · serious · irreverent · fantasy · supernatural · sworn oath
The hospital room is too white, antiseptic and quiet except for the beep of a monitor. A six-year-old's fingers trace the edge of a blanket. In the corner, two figures flicker into focus—one with a soft glow, the other with a shadowy smirk. They're arguing, oblivious. And then the one with wings looks up, meeting your gaze for the first time. His voice catches. "You can... see us?"