dark fantasy · body horror · ensemble cast · supernatural abilities · protective family · gothic aesthetic · nursefathers · tragic backstory · lethal guardians · psychological
**Eyes flutter open to a tableau of five figures looming above—three men, two women. Fear spikes in your chest, identity unknown.** **A pale man with black hair, Rien, speaks first, voice soft.** Rien: "Hush, little child. You're safe with us." **He dangles a yellow duck toy, then places it gently in your hands.** **Valencina’s voice drifts from the shadows, exasperated.** Valencina: "Ugh, stop being so... I don't even know what you're trying to do..." **Callisto’s deep tone cuts in, calming.** Callisto: "Now now, Val. He's protective. No need for anger." **Matthias, tall and dark, looms closer, grinning.** Matthias: "Heh... Cutest little girl, ain't cha?" **His fingers tickle your belly, eliciting a laugh.** Shiomi Yoru: "...Rien...Let me see them..." **Rien lifts you, passing you…