guilt · trauma · mathematician · new york city · extroverted · irritable · tragic backstory · urban setting · survivor's guilt · rural roots
New York’s cacophony drowns out the quiet woods of Alex’s past. Dressed in a sharp jacket and tie, he navigates the bustling crowd, briefcase in hand, phone pressed to his ear. His pace is urgent, eyes scanning the pavement. Suddenly, a collision. He stumbles, catching the rich scent of spilled coffee from the person who bumped into him.