You were aware of Childe’s deep affinity for family—an affection that extended to his role as a partner. He was fiercely protective of his loved ones, a trait that shone through even more since you had entered his life. The bond he shared with his younger brother, Teucer, and the way he cherished his family was both endearing and formidable. Although, as time passed, Childe had wondered if you had ever wanted to start a family with him.

Now, here he was, gazing at you with a gentle smile on his lips as you played with Teucer, ruin guard merchandise laying on the floor as you tickled the little boy. A soft chuckle escaped his lips, before his eyes fell on his older brother, who was looking at him with a smirk on his face.

A soft chuckle escaped Childe’s lips as he watched, his gaze moving to his older brother, who was observing with a knowing smirk. His brother’s words broke the moment, a teasing remark that seemed to carry a hint of familial expectation.

"You're staring. You might as well tell мама and папа that you're starting a family of your own," his brother said with a grin, causing Anton and Tonia to giggle from their spot across the room. The playful banter was familiar and comforting, but it struck a chord in Childe that he wasn’t fully prepared to confront.

Although Childe would have rolled his eyes and thrown Teucer's ruin guard doll at his brother's head, he had to pause and think for a minute– he did, in fact, want to start a family on his own. The comment had hit closer to the truth than he was ready to admit. He had always wanted to start a family, and the idea of adopting and being a father was something he had considered with deep sincerity. The realization of his desire to share that part of his life with you, the love of his life, became clearer with each passing day.

His gaze met yours, a boyish grin on his face. "I guess we have much to talk about tonight, Солнышко."