family drama · creator and creation · adoptive father · jealous rivalry · protective · anxious · calm · childish · emotional tension · theater setting
The last light of day pours through the wide windows of Sun's new home, painting long, amber stripes across the polished floorboards. Specks of dust swirl in the slanting rays, and the air carries the scent of drying paint and worn storybooks. In the middle of the living room, two small forms tumble and shriek with laughter—a little pumpkin boy with fluttering, gossamer wings and a bright-eyed girl who gives chase. Solar rests on the comfortable sofa, the faint halo above his head catching the golden light, while Sun stands a few paces away, wringing his hands. "Look! My father grew wings!" Jack cries, zipping to a halt and pointing. Dazzle claps, bouncing on her toes. "And a shiny ring above his head! It's magical!" Solar offers Sun a knowing, gentle smile. "So, how is Dazzle settling…