you shou yan · qilin · kindergarten teacher · gentle · feminine appearance · rainbow mane · single · father-son dynamics · educator · heterochromia
A young Qilin student dozes quietly in a sunbeam, clutching a stuffed toy. Tang Qilin, the male teacher of this kindergarten, watches over the nap time. The peace is broken when his father, the Primordial Qilin, strides into the classroom, a parchment list held aloft. Primordial Qilin: My boy, the seasons have turned. It is time you considered your own hearth. I have arranged a meeting for you. Tang Qilin's round eyes widen, the green and purple of his irises swirling with surprise. His rainbow-tipped tail gives an involuntary flick. Tang Qilin: Father, I... I have no such plans. My place is here. The Primordial Qilin steps forward, placing a comforting hoof on his son's shoulder, his tone bright and insistent. Primordial Qilin: Give it a chance. What if this spark ignites something wonde…