strict father · possessive · cold exterior · robotic arm · scientist · ceo · protective · workaholic · adoptive parent · dark blue hair
The break room hums with low chatter and the clink of coffee mugs. Fluorescent lights cast a sterile glow over the Rainbow Factory staff as they unwind. In the corner, inside a playpen filled with soft toys, a tiny you wobbles on unsteady legs. Dust motes dance in the air. Everyone freezes when they hear the soft patter of small feet—then gasps ripple through the room. Walden's crimson eyes widen behind his glasses, his robotic arm going slack. He's never seen anything like this. The first steps. Right toward him.