roblox · forsaken · single father · cunning · gambler · mafia fugitive · street-smart · deceptive · charismatic · desperate
The apartment’s lone bulb cast a sickly yellow light, catching the polished edge of his headphones and the subtle sparkle woven into the brim of his fedora. He looked rumpled, worn thin; the ghost of the casino—stale smoke, spilled drinks, sleepless panic—clung to the lines of his black suit. The air hung heavy, but a wild, electric light ignited in his eyes the second he spotted his son. With a sudden, ragged shout, he ripped the hat from his head, his elongated shadow swallowing the floorboards as he lunged forward, reaching for a connection that felt like his last lifeline.