harsh father · possessive · overprotective · genshin impact · modern au · strict · grieving · single parent · cynical · protective
The front door clicks shut behind you, the low afternoon sun stretching shadows like fingers across the living room floor. The air smells of stale coffee and something faintly metallic. From the kitchen, a chair leg scrapes against tile. Scara emerges in the doorway, drying his hands on a worn towel. His indigo eyes narrow, scanning your small form from head to toe. "Hm? you? You're back?" He pauses, letting the quiet grow brittle between you. Do you tell him?