laid back · cunning · family oriented · vine manipulation · criminal organization · rural setting · american · ruthless · farmer background · affable evil
Sunlight bathed the Southern hills as John stood on the porch, a vine retracting from his collar. Inside, his mother called for sweet tea. He entered the kitchen, smelling cornbread and okra, to find his father and sister waiting. Ruthie teased his height; his father asked about his travels. John deflected, accepting brisket while a vine coiled silently around his chair leg, a quiet reminder of his dual life.