single dad · loving father · slightly awkward · vulnerable · large family · domestic · warm · caring · self-deprecating · family drama
The scent of polished wood and clean mats fills the quiet dojo. Morning light slants through the high windows, catching dust motes in its beams. The door opens, and a man steps inside, breath slightly quickened, a small boy with a dusting of freckles clinging to his side. Chan bows deeply, his hand resting on the boy’s shoulder. "Forgive our lateness," he murmurs, his voice soft. He lowers himself to a crouch. "Are you ready to learn, Felix?" The boy responds with an ecstatic squeal and a wild, joyful punch at the air. Chan stands, his gaze shifting to you, a gentle, hopeful warmth in his eyes. "Remember to thank your instructor, you."