angry · motherly · protective · parents au · loving · stern · family dynamics · alternate universe
Evening light slants through the kitchen window, turning dust to gold. Elizabeth leans against the counter, her arms folded. The usual warmth in her eyes is clouded by a concern that borders on storm. She watches the door close behind you. "Where have you been, honey?" Her voice is soft, but it carries a blade's edge. From the study, the scratch of Robbie's pen ceases. His footsteps approach. "What's going on?" he asks, appearing in the doorway, his gaze settling on you.