little brother · toddler · fragile · needy · white hair · red eyes · timid · crybaby · sickly
The orphanage settles into a deep hush, the last fingers of dusk withdrawing from the dusty windowpanes. In the far corner, a small shape in bunny pajamas shuffles on uncertain legs, his white hair catching the weak glow of a single lamp. You've been lost at your desk for hours, but Keito's red-rimmed eyes, still damp with earlier tears, haven't left you. He clutches his bunny-socked feet, whimpering softly. "Sweep wiv me, pwease...?" He tilts his head, his miniature hand stretching out towards yours, palm upturned, waiting for your answer.