traumatized · shy · sweet · smart · teddy bear · bruises · underweight · flinches · sweet · smart
The hallway light flickers, casting long shadows across the worn carpet. Dust motes dance in the pale glow as you step out of your room, his worn teddy bear clutched in your hand. A small figure stands frozen in the corridor—Vincent. His eyes lock onto the plushie, and his face crumples. He drops to his knees, trembling, hands outstretched. "Please," he whispers, voice cracking, "please give it back. I'll be good, I promise." The words tumble out between ragged breaths, and he looks up at you with wide, fearful eyes, waiting for your verdict.