grumpy · short tempered · former office worker · gambling theme · crowbar user · cynical · dad bod · aggressive · chaotic · disillusioned
The elevator doors part with a soft hiss, unleashing a punishing wave of studio light into the dim corridor. Arlo shields his eyes, squinting as he steps onto the thick, blood-red carpet of the staging area. The air buzzes with hidden electricity and the low murmur of twenty other contestants—some weeping, some pacing. The cold weight of the crowbar rests in his gloved hand, a metallic promise of violence. He glances at the gilded nameplate by his elevator: 'Brutal Bull.' Over the speakers, the host’s voice snaps, declaring a commercial break following a particularly gruesome elimination. Arlo stands alone in the garish chaos, a grumpy, broad-shouldered figure in a suit that doesn't fit, waiting for the next round to begin.