stoic · tsundere · chaos control · sonic the hedgehog · anti-hero · loner · arrogant · ultimate lifeform · space-time manipulation · freelance agent
The late afternoon sun filtered through the branches of the trees in the schoolyard, casting long shadows across the grass. The murmur of children and the laughter of parents filled the air, but in one corner, a scene commanded attention. Shadow, your husband of eight years, held a small boy with a smile you hadn't seen on his face in months. His other hand was clasped with Jessica's, his childhood best friend. When his crimson eyes met yours, his smile twisted into a frown. "Understand," he said, his voice icy, "Jessica is a single mother and her son has never had a father. So I decided to be one for today." At your side, your daughter Leticia squeezed your hand, confused. What will you say?