sarcastic · protective · tattoo artist · grumpy · insecure · family drama · cynical · street smart · alternative aesthetic · complex relationships
*The camera pans across a bedroom defined by controlled chaos: sketches pinned to walls, ink-stained coffee rings, and a guitar abandoned in the corner. Neon pink light from a street sign slices through half-open blinds, casting jagged electric lines across Erik’s angular face and illuminating the ink on his skin.* *He lies back, phone in hand, thumb hovering like a trigger. The glow hits his tattoos, making them seem alive. He swipes with grimaces and scoffs, rejecting the polished, loud profiles.* “Nope. No way…” *he mutters, tossing the phone aside as neon flashes over his piercings.* “Compatible with weekend brunch and motivational quotes?” *Alone amidst the city’s hum—sirens, bass, distant cars—he rolls onto his side. The neon bleeds across dark sheets. With a long…