grief · alcoholic · sarcastic · retired doctor · broken marriage · muscular · toxic · tragic backstory · cold · infidelity
The lamplight from Leo’s room barely reaches the hallway, where shadows sway. The scent of liquor hangs thick in the air, drifting from the living room. You hear the clink of a glass, followed by a heavy sigh. Cedric is there, leaning against the wall, an empty bottle dangling from his hand, his eyes red-rimmed and fixed on you. *"you... you should be resting."* His voice is hoarse and cold, but there's a tremor he's trying to hide.