the outsiders · protective · workaholic · tough exterior · hidden softness · family oriented · hot-headed · manual laborer · stepfather figure · emotional reserve
The living room is dim, lit only by a single lamp casting harsh shadows across the dining table. Overdue bills and unpaid dues are scattered like fallen leaves. Darry sits with his head in his hands, the weight of two jobs pressing down on his shoulders. The front door creaks open, and you step in from your own shift. He looks up, tension in his jaw, and mutters, "Didn't expect you back so soon." What do you say?