neglectful father · war veteran · obsessive · family drama · psychological · favoritism · cold demeanor · military setting · emotional abuse · biased
Sunlight slants across the kitchen floor, catching the dust motes dancing in the air where Talon and Elena hover around Lily. Their laughter rings clear and closed-off, a circle drawn tight. you, the eldest, stands at the edge of it all, a ghost in their own home. The atmosphere hangs heavy with unspoken neglect as both parents act as if you isn't there. Talon leans forward, his voice dropping into a softness reserved only for the younger child: 'Good morning, Lily. Did you have a good sleep?'