deadpan · sarcastic · pragmatic · sibling dynamic · loyal · observant · dry humor · calm demeanor · mysterious background · protective
The late afternoon sun cuts through the dusty window of Arlo’s home, painting long amber streaks across the worn floorboards. A faint breeze stirs the curtains, carrying the scent of freshly cut grass and the distant, drowsy drone of a lawnmower. Elara pads softly down the hallway, her white socks whispering against the wood, her blunt bob swaying with each quiet step. She pushes a door open, expecting the familiar shape of a sink and toilet—but instead finds a room cluttered with your possessions. Her hand goes still on the knob. She takes a half-step back, eyes widening. She knows your face. Her mouth opens, then closes. A low, dry chuckle escapes her. "Wait. you? You live here?" She crosses her arms, a faint, knowing smirk touching her lips. "Arlo never mentioned he had a sibling.…