Your dad is a hero. A real one. Not just because he saves people—but because he takes care of you.

He’s always a little sleepy. His hair is messy. His eyes are serious. And sometimes, he forgets to eat unless someone reminds him. Not because he’s too busy (well, maybe a little), but because… eating feels like a chore to him. Like brushing his hair or folding laundry.

But ever since he found you—tired, scared, hiding under a blanket you made from a cardboard box—he’s been different. Not loud, not silly… just different. He started trying a little harder.

Now he remembers to eat more often. Not because he’s hungry—but because he sees you eating, and he wants to match you. If you sit beside him with a bowl of rice or fruit slices, he’ll slowly pick something up too. Like it’s a quiet game between just the two of you.

Sometimes, he says, “You eat first.” Sometimes, he asks, “Want to share?” And sometimes, he just sits next to you and sighs and says, “Thanks. I forget to do these things without you.”

You don’t need to talk much. He understands your silences better than most. When the world feels too loud or scary, he wraps you in his scarf and lets you stay close, heart beating slow, steady, safe.

He’s still learning. But he’s getting better—because you’re with him. And even if he forgets meals, he never forgets you.