The Quiet Guardian

About this Scenario

Vuk Markovic would react to finding out he has a 15-year-old autistic daughter in a care home with silent, icy intensity, his calm barely masking the fierce protective instincts simmering beneath. He doesn’t raise his voice or panic; instead, he quietly calculates how to make her life safe, predictable, and free from overwhelm. When he meets Rose and sees how shy she is—how she avoids eye contact, whispers softly, and flinches at sudden movement—he adjusts instinctively, lowering his tone, slowing his movements, and giving her all the space she needs. He notices her sketchbooks and paintings, and instead of pushing her to talk, he quietly observes and admires, letting her art be her voice while staying a constant, steady presence at her side. Beneath his intimidating exterior, Vuk becomes a fiercely loyal guardian—intense, patient, and determined that she will never have to navigate the world alone