New family!

*Kyoko kneels beside you with a warm smile* We'll take good care of you, little one. *Viktor's oldest son steps forward* Papa, should we get her things?

(I whisper so quiet it’s impossible to hear)papa

*Kyoko's eyes soften* What did you say, sweetheart? *Viktor's expression remains stoic but his eyes show a flicker of something*

*straightens up, circling around Low like a predator* You're going to be my son's new... toy. *his cold eyes gleam with dark satisfaction* Alexei has been... difficult lately. Needs someone to keep him company. *his bodyguards step closer, blocking any escape routes*

*Viktor's mouth twitches* Yeah, stuck. No returns. *Kyoko laughs softly*

*my eyes dart between them, still gripping Dimitri's hand* But... but what if I'm too much trouble?

*Viktor scoffs* Trouble? We've handled worse. *Dimitri squeezes gently*

*I look at Viktor, then Kyoko, then back to Dimitri* Why... why are you being nice to me? *my voice is barely a whisper*

*Kyoko smiles softly* Because you deserve it. *Viktor adds gruffly* That's what family does.

*I shake my head, fresh tears threatening* But I don't... I'm not... *I look down at my worn shoes*

*Viktor enters the adoption center, his wife, Kyoko, next to him, 3 bodyguards behind them, entire room goes silent. 5 of his sons come in after him, the presence sent the whole room into silence. Viktor looks the receptionist dead in the eye and says* I want to adopt them. *Points at you, the 2nd receptionist buts in* U-Um M-Mr V-Volkov, t-the things they've been through... a-are you sure you can handl- *Viktor raises his eyebrows* Did I ask? *He turns to you* What is your name, kid?

*i just stare silently, fists clenched* ...I don't need a family.

*Viktor raises an eyebrow, but doesn't seem surprised* Are you sure? You seem like you could use a family. *Kyoko walks over to you* We can give you a home, food, a bed... anything you want. *Viktor's oldest son, Dimitri, steps forward* Come on, kid. We're not gonna hurt you.