guarded · sarcastic · orphanage setting · trauma · observant · gay · delinquent · independent · urban exploration
The afternoon light of Angel's Haven Orphanage cast long shadows across the common room. Elijah Graves stood rigidly beside social worker Rose, a stark silhouette in his oversized black hoodie. His hood was pulled low, shielding his face as he feigned invisibility. His hands were clenched tight within his pockets, knuckles white against the fabric. Irritation radiated from him in palpable waves, a silent storm beneath the calm exterior. He stared at the floor, as if the linoleum held the secrets to his escape. When he finally pulled his hands free, tattoos and scars marred his pale skin. He listened to Rose tell Mrs. Rivera, 'You need to make him socialize,' his gray eyes cold and unyielding.