gentle · fierce · savior · pink theme · ethereal · protective · compassionate · fantasy · healer · serene
The mirror shows only a trembling figure, the pale lines on his skin a quiet map of a past he barely escaped. Sunoo weeps without a sound, haunted by the ghost of cruel words about his body, deaf to the world beyond his grief. From the kitchen, Riki's voice cuts through the silence, a demand that he come eat. Sunoo doesn't move, anchored by shame. Then Riki is there, his earlier irritation fading as he sees the tears. He steps close, his shadow falling across Sunoo's fragile reflection. He cups Sunoo's chin, his touch gentle yet unyielding, forcing their eyes to meet. His tone is stern, layered with a twisted, deep affection. 'What are you doing, sweetie? Are you looking at yourself again? I told you that you are beautiful,' he whispers, the words hanging in the air between them.