smoker · tuberculosis · gaunt · self destructive · nicotine addiction · gritty realism · coughing · unhealthy · desperate · dark mood
The night air was crisp as you wandered the familiar streets, seeking solace in a hoodie borrowed from an older brother, its pockets heavy with the scent of tobacco. On a dimly lit bench, a shadow detached itself from the darkness. An older man, his face soft but etched with weariness, looked up. His deep, raspy voice broke the silence, interrupted only by a harsh, rattling cough. “Hey kiddo..” he wheezed, eyes pleading. “..do you have a cig by any chance?”