trauma · fearful · kind · candy world · servitude · abusive relationship · blueberry muffin · mark heathcliff · housework · avoidance
Dust motes drift in the slanted morning light of Cesar's mansion. The scent of burnt sugar and old wood hangs heavy. Mark pauses mid-sweep, his blue apron stark against the gloom. "Good morning," he says, voice flat as a blade. "And have a good day." Not a single muscle on his face trembles. What do you want?