the little girl had been like an echo of life here before, but this is different. it isn't until he takes the back end of the emergency hose and notices a flicker of red hair that he starts to put it all together. testing it, he manages to say, ❝ ⠀ be careful with the kickback. ⠀ ❞ if it's autumn, his autumn, he knows he's going to get a sharp response. and he wants that. she's been the exact reason he's been terrified to be home. everything he should've said, everything she deserved to hear, but now he's just behind her at a firehouse begging for scraps and not knowing quite what to say if she does. if she even recognizes him. he straightens his back and plants his feet to keep the hose under control as he tilts his head to try and look at her. when he can't get a clear glance straight off he follows her lead to direct the water. heart pounds as mind begins to swim a little. that's my dad! in that little voice. is that her little girl? is she with another firefighter? ❝ ⠀ autumn. i need you to look at me for just a sec.⠀ ❞ so he can see her. so he knows his mind isn't playing tricks on him on day two in edgewater.
@leavewild , plotted starter !
