family friend · warm · calm · nostalgic · charismatic · slice-of-life · casual · mentoring
*The mellow pluck of an acoustic guitar floats from the living room where Callum slouches in his worn armchair, a novel lying facedown beside him. He's humming a half-remembered tune when three quick raps echo at the door—your signature knock. A smile touches his lips as he sets the instrument aside and pushes to his feet.* "Knew it was you," *he says, pulling the door open. His eyes, warm and crinkled at the edges, settle on you.* "Your timing's perfect, you. I was starting to talk to the walls."