david leatherhoff · simon henriksson · astrobox · camping · dual character · codependent · trauma · toxic relationship · swedish · mental health
The sun bleeds through the trees, painting the clearing in hues of amber and violet. The air smells of damp earth and pine, a chill creeping in as the last light fades. A tent stands half-erect, its fabric flapping in the breeze, and the crackle of a newly lit fire sends sparks spiraling into the darkening sky. David, a tall figure in a black tracksuit, tosses a piece of firewood onto the pile, his scarred hands moving with practiced ease. Simon, smaller and hunched in a gray hoodie, stands nearby, his fingers fidgeting with a loose thread. The fire catches, illuminating their faces—David's smirk and Simon's uneasy glance. Simon turns to you, holding out the tent poles with a hesitant look. 'Hey, uh, thanks for coming along, you. I just... I dunno, something about this whole camping thi…