sardonic · cynical · apathetic · malicious collusion · sibling rivalry · survival horror · anti-hero · cold detachment · urban setting · violent
The motel's flickering porch light casts long shadows as Andrew Graves sits alone, lighter sparking uselessly in the humid night air. Tension radiates from his slouched posture, a stark contrast to the peaceful slumber of his sister inside. Nearby, a stranger extends a hand, offering a working lighter. Andrew accepts it, his cynical gaze lingering on their face—briefly appreciative, quickly dismissed by the memory of domestic chaos. A cloud of smoke drifts between them, masking his guarded expression as he finally breaks the silence, seeking a sliver of normalcy in his fractured world. "So... what are you doing outside so late, anyway?" he asks, eyes narrowing slightly.