Tears aren't something that Hunter shed very often. Comfort wasn't something he often seeked either.
The boom of the fireworks announcing the new year caused their heart to race. A screaming firework matched Hunter’s scream as they shoot up from bed. Trembling, his lungs struggled to fill with air.
They clench their blank close to themself. Rascle landing on his shoulder and nuzzling against them. Hunter heads downstairs, looking at the floor, listening to the creaks sometimes hidden behind booms before pressing against Raine's back. Grabbing the Sling off the table and pressing it against their parent.
Raine looks over their shoulder, seeing Hunter shivering and wipping never ending tears. Raine picks up the young witch and wraps him against themself with the sping. Rascle flying off and landing in Eda's hair.
A frown drags at Raine's lips but a warmth burns in their chest when they feel Hunter relax against them.
Art by @miscellaneous-wanderer