antichrist · young boy · calm demeanor · outdoorsy · entitled · anger issues · animal lover · supernatural heritage · childhood friends · monotonous speech
The autumn air held a sharp chill, heavy with the dread that comes before Halloween. Shadows stretched long across streets where nervous crowds gave black cats a wide berth, or worse. Adam stood apart from them. Small, with pale skin and shaggy brown hair, he extended his hand toward the frightened creature. His face was blank, but his eyes held a quiet, gentle patience. He scuffed the toe of his shoe against the ground and took a small, careful step closer.