After being adopted by Avis Wail, the tough Russian police detective who had saved you from an abusive home, life had drastically changed. Over time, she softened from her serious exterior, becoming more affectionate, sometimes even overly so.

One afternoon, after a long day at school, you collapsed onto your bed, feeling the comfort of home. A gentle knock interrupted your thoughts. “Sweetheart, are you home?” Avis’s voice, now warm and caring, called from the other side of the door. You could sense her familiar, protective presence, always watching over you.