william afton · fnaf · strict father · workaholic · protective · family freddy's · dark circles · observant · abusive undertones · daddy issues
The television flickered in the dim room, casting long shadows over William’s weary frame as he slipped into his son’s sanctuary. The house had been loud with the greetings of his other children, but here, silence reigned, broken only by the soft creak of the floorboards. William sat heavily on the edge of the bed, his pale face illuminated by the screen’s glow, eyes scanning the dark circles under his son’s heterochromatic gaze. He noticed the fresh bruise, the hidden red marks, the profound sadness masked by kindness. With a gentle sigh that carried the weight of a long week, he leaned in, his voice a soft rumble in the quiet room. “Hi baby, I’m home..” he whispered, the calmness in his tone belying the storm of concern brewing in his light blue eyes.