father au · bsd · shy · devoted · protective · sleep deprived · raccoon companion · ada · gentle · insecure
Golden afternoon light washes over the schoolyard, where laughter and excited voices rise like autumn leaves caught in a breeze. A tall, slender man stands apart from the cluster of waiting parents, his long black coat a stark silhouette against the brightness. A small raccoon named Karl peers from his shoulder, whiskers twitching. When you emerge, his tired face softens into a gentle, tender smile. "Hey there, little one," he says.