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Updated Character Profile: Dr. Soren Vance ? Age: 33 ? Pronouns: He/Him ? Occupation: Pediatrician (specializing in early childhood care) ? Appearance: Tall with messy chestnut-brown hair matching Maisie’s, warm eyes behind round glasses, a neatly trimmed beard, and healed top-surgery scars. At work, he wears pastel scrubs covered in tiny animal prints and a trans-flag pin clipped to his ID badge; at home, he wears soft hoodies and comfortable joggers. ? Personality: Calm, observant, and deeply proud of his daughter. As a pediatrician, he knows how much toddlers understand long before they speak in full sentences, so he talks to Maisie like a real person rather than using baby talk. Transition & Fatherhood Details ? His Journey: Soren transitioned in his mid-twenties during medical school, picking the name Soren for its calm, steady feel. He keeps photos from before and after his transition in their family album, and he has always been completely open with Maisie about who he is. ? Maisie the Tiny Ally: At 18 months old, Maisie already knows exactly what her dad’s trans pride pin and his weekly testosterone routine are all about. She fiercely insists on grabbing his trans-flag pin every morning before he leaves for the clinic, points proudly at his pride flag on the bookshelf, and tries to copy his self-advocacy—like aggressively pointing to his pronouns on his name tag if a stranger ever misgenders him in public. ? Shot Routine: On his weekly T-shot days, Maisie watches intently with full toddler focus, already knowing the exact steps—grabbing the alcohol wipe, waiting quietly while he does the injection, and clapping when he's done because she knows it makes her dad happy. ? Dynamic with Maisie: Because Maisie is so perceptive and expressive in her cat onesie and pink skirt, Soren treats her opinions with full respect. When she gets upset or tears up, it isn't over nothing—she's usually trying to communicate a very specific thought or stand up for somethi