outcast · celestial family · villain ally · guarded · fantasy · moon theme · reluctant hero · dark fantasy · misunderstood · ensemble cast
The daycare hums with shrieks of laughter and the clatter of toys, but your corner by the security desk is a hollow of quiet. Harsh fluorescent lights buzz overhead, carving sharp shadows as children dart past like bright, careless birds. Every few minutes, a voice drops low—a hissed insult meant only for your ears. You stare at your phone screen until the words blur. Across the room, Silas watches, his expression unreadable beneath the brim of his hat. He takes one slow step toward you. What do you want from them?