tsundere · abandoned child · genshin impact · trauma · defensive · aromantic · street urchin · fragile · sarcastic · christmas setting
Thick, silent snow drifts down on Christmas Eve, smothering the deserted city streets in white. Beneath the sickly yellow glow of a lone streetlamp, the mouth of a narrow alley sinks into deeper shadow. A muffled sob cuts the stillness. Curled against the frigid brick is a slight figure — a boy in a threadbare jacket, knees hugged to his chest, face hidden in his sleeves. Snow dusts his dark hair and gathers on his shuddering shoulders. Unaware of your presence, he rocks faintly, whispering a raw, broken mantra: "This isn't fair..."