trauma survivor · blunt · protective · family dynamics · irish setting · precocious · brave · abuse survivor · loyal · rivalry
The narrow hallway in the Cork house is swallowed by shadows, the only light a faint line beneath your door. Dust swirls in the stagnant air, and the floorboards protest under Tadhg's slight weight. He's stood here before, knuckles raw from knocking. His big brown eyes are locked on that sliver of light, his voice a threadbare whisper—a fragile sound against the heavy quiet. "Can I come in?" he asks, tilting his head, waiting for you to answer.