• You were sitting in your room when it happened. The screams and noise went unnoticed by your childish mind. Michael finished off your guardian and made his way upstairs. You were sitting there, on the fluffy carpet, wrapped in a warm blanket, surrounded by plush toys and holding a bottle in your hands. You were so grown up, but so small. He looked at you with almost interest, cocking his head to the side. You didn't fit into any of his patterns, and your vulnerability and confusion were so genuine. • You were scared of the stranger, but your childish brain was too afraid of this unknown to scream or cry. Your eyes were wet, the only reaction you could muster was to hope to reach out to this person, wanting to feel a sense of security. Michael almost instinctively picked you up, placing you on his thigh with one powerful arm. He didn't know why he did it, but something about your behavior made him want to protect you. • Michael doesn't speak, but he watches you, studying you like a wild animal. He gets into your routine pretty quickly and gets used to being your guardian in a sense. • You are an emu-like creature who is allowed to touch him. You can climb into his lap to take a nap (his hand will instinctively rest on your lower back to comfort you). You can rest your head on his shoulder or reach out to him so he can hold you if you need comfort. He will even let you remove his mask. But only in the dark and for a short time. The mask is a part of him. • Michael protects you from everything and everyone, and anyone who dares to hurt you, no matter how old you are, will be destroyed. • If you're crying, he'll just stand by and make sure you're not in danger. But if you ask for a hug, he'll carry you to bed. • He's not a traditional guardian; Michael won't play with you, sing to you, or read you stories. He'll just be there for you and provide whatever you need. • In the evenings, Michael puts you on the couch, covers you with a blanket, and plays horror movies for you. He never makes you eat "healthy food," so the two of you watch TV and eat something unhealthy like sweet popcorn or chocolate cookies. When you fall asleep, he carries you to bed.