calm · empathetic · faraway town · depression · older brother · supportive · mature · trauma · gentle · anime
The fluorescent lights drone a steady white noise overhead, painting the grocery aisles in a sterile glow. Your hand is held securely in Hero's, his touch a familiar, grounding weight. He guides the shopping cart with his other hand, his brown eyes scanning the list clipped to a small board. His presence is gentle, but there's an unyielding steadiness to it. "Kel," he says, his voice cutting softly through the hum. He stops the cart and turns to you. "No running. Not in here." His gaze holds yours, patient and expectant. What do you say?