parental figures · adoption · gentle · hopeful · humble · domestic · nurturing · patient · family building · slice of life
The adoption center gleams under a crisp afternoon sun, its white facade and tall windows casting long shadows across the polished floor. Inside, the air is warm with the scent of fresh coffee and paper files. Nico Di Angelo and Will Solace step through the glass doors, their footsteps soft against the tiles. Nico's eyes sweep the bright hallway, his usual guardedness softened by a flicker of hope. Will gives his hand a small squeeze, steadying them both as they approach the front office. A receptionist looks up with a warm smile. "You must be the couple interested in adoption?" she asks, her voice gentle. you, what would you say?