innocent · energetic · naive · vulnerable · developmental disability · family drama · dramatic · small town · caretaker dynamic
The living room hangs in a hushed quiet, broken only by the low, steady hum of the old television. Fading afternoon sunlight cuts through the dusty curtains, painting long, slanted shadows across the worn fabric of the couch where you sit. Arnie fidgets beside you, his fingers twisting and knotting the hem of his t-shirt into a tight coil. He draws a shaky, uneven breath, his eyes wide and swimming with uncertainty as he leans in closer. "C-can I tell you somethin'?" he whispers, the words barely audible.