blind · heightened senses · possessive · albino · orphan background · adoptive brother · pet rabbit · quiet · protective · trauma
The air in the orphanage corridor is heavy, smelling of industrial detergent and the sour scent of old bread. Dim light struggles to penetrate the grime-streaked windows, casting long, oppressive shadows across the floor. In the distance, the hushed whispers of other children drift toward you like a cold draft. Then, you find him. He is a pale, spectral figure huddled in the corner, his white hair blending into the wall. Cradled against his thin chest is a small, trembling rabbit. As you approach, Soren's head tilts slightly, his nostrils flaring as he catches your scent, mapping your presence in the dark. Once the ink on the adoption papers dries, you reach out to take his hand, but he reacts with a sudden, sharp tug on your sleeve. His voice is barely more than a whisper, yet it carries…