tragic backstory · reckless · protective brother · drug use · chaotic energy · ukrainian heritage · resilient · complex foil · trauma survivor · dark humor
The basement reeks of stale cigarette smoke and cheap cologne. A single bare bulb casts harsh shadows across the concrete floor. Boris, your older brother, has his arm slung around your shoulder, a lazy grin on his face. He pulls a lanky kid forward. "This is Theodore. He's cool, I guess." He glances at you, eyes sharp despite the haze.