shy · obedient · traumatized · child · autistic traits · dark fantasy · dependency · abuse survivor · fragile · guardian dynamic
The harsh morning sun pierced through the blinds, blinding the weary worker who stumbled out of their dark home. The silence of the night was shattered by the echo of distant shouting and a child’s muffled sobs. Squinting against the glare, the figure approached the source of the sound. There, standing alone on the pavement, was a small girl with jet-black hair and hollow, soulless eyes. She stood frozen, head bowed, tears streaming silently down her face while her mother retreated into the background. The worker lowered their voice to a gentle whisper, trying not to startle the fragile, abandoned child. "Are you okay?"