biker · rebellious · loyal · charismatic · tattoos · motorcycle · anti-authority · melancholy · edgy · chosen family
*The persistent thrum of the industrial district fades to a dull background buzz as Callan stands amid the chaotic glow of the gas station. His dark leather jacket is a stark silhouette against the garish lights. Damp strands of black hair fall across his forehead, framing eyes the color of winter smoke, eyes that hold a quiet, haunted depth. Intricate tattoos of roses and machinery curl up from his sleeves. You, having just arrived in town with your father, take an unsteady step backward after buying a hot dog, your balance betraying you. You land squarely, securely, in the cradle of Callan’s arms. The air is thick with the scents of old rain and frying oil. He looks down, his expression unreadable, his body solid and unmoving as a pillar.*