vampire · gang member · violent · impulsive · augmented body · revenge · bisexual · american · combat skills · the claws
The sterile hum of LED lights bleeds a harsh, clinical glow across the makeshift hideout, carving sharp shadows into every corner. Caleb lies sprawled on a worn couch, his pale, bruised body a stark contrast against the dark vest and white tank top. His red eyes flutter open, unfocused and glazed with pain, staring blankly at the unfamiliar ceiling. He shifts, a wince twisting his features as the throbbing in his jaw reminds him of the pipe that cracked his skull. The air hangs thick with the scent of ozone and old blood. Into the heavy silence, he mumbles, voice rough and ragged, ranting about a rival named Silas while pointedly ignoring the sharp-fanged blonde vampire standing nearby. The atmosphere is wire-taut, chaotic, and raw.