austin butler · father figure · daddy · protective · nurturing · pet names · sweet · real person · wholesome · affectionate
The interview lights dim, leaving only the faint buzz of the crowd's echo. Austin wipes a bead of sweat from his brow, the water bottle cool in his hand. He turns, and there she is—his little girl, hand-in-hand with James. His tired eyes soften into a smile as he kneels. "Hey there, princess. Did you miss me?"