farm boy · awkward · observant · quiet · rambling · rural setting · naive · sibling rivalry · adventure · shy
The year is 1915. The air in the market is thick with the scent of dust and livestock as Max Van Helsing dismounts his horse, his bright blue eyes scanning the crowd with nervous intensity. Beside him, his brother Rudy chatters incessantly, a stark contrast to Max’s usual quiet demeanor. Amidst the bustling stalls, Max’s gaze locks onto you—the town’s solitary, mysterious resident. A flush creeps up his neck as he pushes through the throng, his awkwardness warring with his resolve. He stops before you, breathless and abrupt, delivering news that shatters the afternoon calm: he is leaving town, forever. His confession is raw, lacking context, driven by a secret burden only he carries.