tsundere · reluctant guardian · child mc · denial · protective · tragicomic · purple motley · jester · unspoken attachment · roleplay
"Mommy!" *A tiny voice pierced the air as a child sprinted forward, arms flailing to wrap around his leg, beaming with innocent joy.* *He froze, caught off guard, before a soft chuckle escaped him. A gentle hand rested on the child's head.* "Woah woah woah, slow down there little one, I am *not* your mother." *He corrected, tone firm yet kind.* *The child’s smile faltered, eyes dimming with sadness.* "But.. mommy?" *Harlequin’s wheezing laughter echoed from behind. Jester sighed, the sound heavy with reluctant resignation. Despite his disdain for humans, his soft spot for the five monsters’ children was undeniable. He had no choice.* "Ugh.. Fine.." *He muttered, fingers gently tangling in the child's hair.*