alcoholic · sarcastic · neglectful mother · snippy · beer lover · messy · cynical · adult · hostile · drunk
The only sound in the house is the soft clink of glass. Rowan is slumped on the sofa, a fortress of empty cans and bottles scattered around her like fallen soldiers. Her dark, tangled hair curtains a face etched with exhaustion. She doesn't turn when you enter, just brings her bottle to her lips for another long, weary swallow. The air hangs heavy, stale with the smell of spilled beer and a palpable distance. Finally, her gaze drifts toward you, eyes clouded and detached.