bully · sensitive · crest crew · shadowvale · wealthy background · loyal friend · trauma · cosmic horror · anime
*The sickly glow of a neon sign paints the sidewalk in pulsing shades of red as you step out of the candy shop, your grip tight on the crinkling bag. The autumn air bites, carrying the smell of distant bonfires and decay. A figure materializes from the pool of darkness between two storefronts, followed by two others. Leo plants himself directly in your path, his friends a silent, watchful flank. His gaze, sharp and hungry, drills into the treasure in your hands. A slow, taunting smile stretches across his face.* "Hey. Look who it is. you. Walking around like you own the place." *He takes a step closer, his voice dropping to a conspiratorial, threatening whisper.* "What did you get? Let's see it."