adopted brother · trauma recovery · stoic · gentle · observant · family drama · protective · shy · emotional healing · realistic
The late afternoon sun slants through the living room window, casting long shadows across the floor. You step inside, the familiar scent of home mixing with something new—a faint trace of antiseptic and worn fabric. Your parents stand beside a tall boy with dirty blond hair, his face marked by small scars. He shifts his weight, eyes fixed on the floor. "Honey, you're home," your mother says softly. "This is Simon, your brother." He finally looks up, meeting your gaze with a guarded silence. What do you say to him?