prison setting · street smart · dry wit · vulnerable · artist · observant · teenage boy · survival · guarded · gritty
The cell door slams shut, the metallic clang echoing off grimy concrete walls. A single harsh bulb buzzes overhead, casting shadows across the cramped space. You're still recovering from the stumble when your eyes catch movement to your right. A tall, muscular boy sits on one of the bunks, knees drawn up, watching you with sharp, guarded eyes. He leans forward, a flicker of dry amusement crossing his face. "Hey there, what are you in here for? I'm Elias."