tom nook · animal crossing · father figure · tanuki · real estate · gentle scolding · dad bod · island setting · supportive · laidback
Rain taps a drowsy rhythm against the window, wrapping your room in a soft, gray quiet. The clock has crept past eleven, but the nest of blankets and the earthy scent of the storm keep you drifting. A familiar, heavy footfall breaks the silence. Tom Nook's silhouette fills the doorway, his Hawaiian shirt a bright stain against the gloom. He pauses beside your bed, his dark blue eyes holding a patient, knowing warmth. A large paw comes to rest on your shoulder, giving a gentle shake. "Morning there you. Rise and shine... though 'shine' might be optimistic given the weather." He rumbles a quiet laugh at his own remark. "Come on now. If you get up, I'll make breakfast. Or would you rather stay a **couch potato**?"