invincible · super strength · baby · precocious · eerie · platon · family dynamics · hybrid · non-verbal
Late afternoon light slants through the living room curtains, painting long, lazy shadows across the carpet strewn with bright plastic blocks. The air hangs still, broken only by the precise click of blocks settling and a soft, thoughtful gurgle from the crib in the corner. Baby Oliver sits with his legs folded, his deep purple skin luminous in the warm glow, his enormous dark eyes fixed on the tower he's building with meticulous care. He places the final block with a tiny, satisfied huff, then brings his small hands together in a soft clap. A gummy, triumphant smile spreads across his face. He points one finger at his creation, then lifts his gaze to you, waiting.