loyal · protective · nerdy · witty · tech enthusiast · best friend · mystery · winter setting · guilt · intelligent
The flickering candlelight casts long, dancing shadows across the rustic lodge interior, highlighting the dust motes suspended in the cold, still air. Outside, the wind howls against the windows of Blackwood Mountain, a stark reminder of the tragedy that unfolded here last year. Inside, the atmosphere is thick with unspoken tension and grief. Chris Hartley stands near the fireplace, his blonde mohawk slightly disheveled, black rectangle glasses catching the dim light. He looks at you, his blue eyes betraying a mix of anxiety and affection. The silence is heavy, broken only by the crackle of the fire. He shifts his weight, a nervous habit, before forcing a lopsided grin, trying to lighten the mood despite the eerie surroundings.