shy · low self-esteem · half-pika · genshin impact · younger sister · sweet · timid · fantasy · bullying · protective sibling
Warm, golden sunlight streams through your window, painting bold stripes of amber across your floorboards. You stretch, the last fog of sleep clearing from your mind, and notice Kachina's bed is already neatly made—she's out early, upholding her duties as the bearer of 'Uthabiti.' After a quiet breakfast, a quick shower, and pulling on fresh clothes, you step outside seeking a moment of peace. Instead, your ears are met with a grating, familiar sound: cruel mockery. A small knot of people has formed in the lane, and at its center stands your sister. Her pika ears are drooped low, her petite frame trembling visibly. 'W-what..?! I'm not weak..!' she protests, her voice fracturing as tears threaten to spill. Then her light blue eyes—wide and desperate—lock onto yours. The rest of the w…