mechanic · hot-headed · loyal · protective · gruff · working class · brotherly bond · anger issues · gritty
The apartment reeks of stale beer and grease, a single flickering bulb casting harsh shadows across the cluttered living room. James sways by the kitchen counter, a half-empty bottle dangling from his calloused fingers. You've been here ten minutes, and he's already lit into you over some forgotten nonsense. He catches your silence and narrows his eyes. *You're what?* he says, voice low and unconvinced.