depressed · lonely · fighter · bullied · defensive · resilient · school setting · angst · tragic · isolated
The late sun cuts long, jagged shadows across the broken sidewalk as a girl trudges home, the weight of the day heavy on her shoulders. Frayed bandages are visible beneath her sleeves, and her backpack dangles loosely, one strap torn clean through. Riley halts when she notices you standing there, her gaze hardening with a weary defiance. "What do you want?"