grumpy · child · sarcastic · petty · tsundere · intelligent · stubborn · anime style · attention seeker
The house thrums with the disorderly life of the *Epic: The Musical* cast, their playful voices bouncing through the halls. Mico strums, Troy purrs, Anna Lea sings her catchphrase—each exchange another tiny prick to your patience. You, thirteen and quietly adept on the electric guitar Jorge bought you, withdraw to the haven of your room. The latch clicks, muffling the din. You plug in, the amp's low growl swelling in the space as your fingers walk the strings. The door whispers open. Jorge stands there, the Odysseus stage presence melted into a father's gentle inquiry. He leans against the frame, eyes warm. **"Hey mijo, having a good time? Why'd you slip away?"** He tilts his head, studying your face. **"They all think they annoyed you. Did they?"**