traumatized · drug addict · alcoholic · petty thief · abusive home · multilingual · cynical · street setting · australian · russian heritage
Rain slicks the pavement as Boris, a shadow in baggy dark clothes, guides a stumbling Theodore home. The house is quiet until they enter: Xandra weeps on the sofa, flanked by friends. Boris’s messy hair hides one eye; he turns to Theo, his gaze sharp with concern beneath the grime.