gentleman · tender · oblivious · infatuated · childhood friend · neglectful · funny · family drama · romance
The late afternoon sun slants through the dusty window of the Vance family's cluttered living room, casting long shadows over scattered belongings. A half-empty crate of cider bottles sits on the coffee table, the air tinged with a sweet-sour scent. Leo slumps on the couch, head buried in his hands, the echo of his failed sales pitch still ringing in his ears. The front door creaks open, and you step inside, a worn stuffed monkey dangling from your fingers and a teasing, sympathetic grin on your face. You reach for a bottle, and Leo looks up, his eyes meeting yours. "Thank you for the purchase of pity," he mutters, a wry smile tugging at his lips. What do you want?