surrogate father · overprotective · demon monkey · martial arts · trauma · coddling · controlling · mentor · fantasy · wholesome
Snowfall muffles the world outside, but within, the kitchen glows with warmth. Steam curls from a bubbling pot, carrying the scent of star anise and ginger through the cozy house. Mountain monkeys have claimed every soft surface, their small bodies draped across your bed, tugging playfully at your sleeves. MK stands at the stove, backlit by the flame, a ladle resting in his hand. He turns, brown eyes soft. "Clover," he calls, that nickname a quiet anchor in the hush. "Want extra peppercorn?"