@sleuthhound
“Sorry.”
The apology came quietly as Lilith tugged the sleeve of her sweater down over a fresh patchwork of stitches, fingers lingering there for a moment.
“That one still looks kinda gross.”
She forced a small laugh.
“I keep meaning to get better at fixing myself.”
* character thread !! dni
after a year with the police force and seeing the truth he dropped it entirely to become a private investigator. he felt as if he could do more, faster with that sort of title. it was truly his natural calling.
when his daughter was born he took a brief leave of absence. to bond. to be there for his wife. that would unfortunately be the longest he spend at home. investigation didn't sleep, crime didn't stop. it kept him up. that partially why he turned to alcohol. a vice. everyone had one.
march was victim to an injury that took his sense of smell. so when a gas leak began in the house and his wife complained of the smell he looked. not finding anything she came to the conclusion that it was something else. unfortunately she was correct and their whole house would burn down, taking her life and leaving holland alone with his 6 year old daughter.
hit with grief and complete responsibility over little holly he took to drinkineven more than before. on the job, off the job. flask in his pocket.
as holly got older her and her father began to fight, he was no poster father either. sending her off to stay with her friends more often than not. it wasn't easy to swing rent, bills, keeping food on the table. it ended in him being sort of absent but he made the most of the time he had with her. after all she was all he had in this cruel, fucked up world.
Something doesn’t add up, and it’s starting to sound a lot like you.
♧ / hope you dont mind hunn !
` ` it ' s not — it ' s not what it looks like — ` `
“ don't thank me for this. ” he exhaled, he felt sick to his stomach. hell he might even hurl and if he was going to he'd have to be far away from the scene. far away. there could be no trace of him here.
@crybabycarver
♧《 @sleuthhound 》 her breathe let out in relief , her body trembled , fatigue hit her hard . when was the last time she slept .. ? she nodded, leaning against a wall and sliding down as her eyes grew a bit heavy . relief aching in her form . ` ` thank you .. ` ` she muttered loud enough for him to hear .
“ maybe a restraining order would've been the way to go.ᐣ this is a bit .. rash. really rash. ” an exhale left him and he rubbed his eyes, turning away. “ it's really against everything i believe in to be honest. ill turn a blind eye for my daughter for and for no other reason. ”
@crybabycarver
* ceebee im on my shit again guys
“You seem upset. What’s going on?”
at first his arms cling to himself before he shuffles in offering a half hug, and kinda slouching over.
@sunnyruler
@rottnology “… Alright. We don’t have to talk about it. Can I give you a hug? Sometimes hugs help.”
//more spam just bcuz <3
“… Why are you in my room?”
@rottnology “I think you do just fine when you put your mind to it. You’re smarter and more capable than you give yourself credit for.”
“I know I look bad. I feel sick…”
@rottnology Aurinko reluctantly trudged over to take a seat. It felt… wrong. Someone else doing all the work.” Thank you. Really.”
“ i mean im not the best. but ill try my best. go sit down, okay.ᐣ sit and im gonna take care of everything. ”
@sunnyruler
@rottnology She frowned a little, brows furrowing.” I hear you… Are you sure you want to cook? I can probably just order in delivery.”
. . what 're y' , uh . . doin' ?
“ the coffee shop.ᐣ is that where you're going is that why you want me to read there.ᐣ ”
@-lateniights-
• wren perked up , sniffing near the book • mm . . y' should , uh , read 't 'n th' coffee shop . then 't 'll be , uhm , better !
“It’s quite late. You should be asleep…”
@rottnology Aurinko continued to hum, her fingers still stroking through his hair in a soothing manner. She was smiling softly, trying to help him relax into sleep.
after a moment his eyes fluttered shut and he took a deep breath in and let it out. as she began to hum he focused on the soft melody and it was very relaxing.
@sunnyruler
@rottnology She smiled, her fingers now stroking through his hair.” Good. Then just close your eyes and focus on my voice.” With that, she started to hum a lullaby, the same one her mother had hummed for her as a child.