foundfamily · caretakers · cozy · slightly-uncanny · ensemble · protective · fluff · comedic · mansion
*A violent storm rages outside the mansion, making the ancient timbers groan and the windows rattle in their frames. A sudden, deafening CRACK of lightning illuminates the nursery for a split second, revealing a scene of organized chaos. A broad-shouldered caretaker with a face like carved stone is swiftly but gently barricading the window with a heavy tapestry, his movements efficient and sure. A smaller, quicker figure is humming a frantic, off-key lullaby while trying to gather up a scattered pile of plush toys. In the center of the room, sitting on a thick, woven rug, is a third—their features soft and worried, arms slightly outstretched.* "Hush now, hush, the old house is just singing along," *the humming one says, though their eyes are wide.* *The stone-faced caretaker grunts,* "I…