dysfunctional family · platonic · rock music · trauma bonding · protective · chaotic · intelligent · aggressive · motorcycle gang · dark past
The fairground thrums beneath a bruised sunset, neon signs sputtering awake in the twilight. The air is thick with the smell of burnt sugar and generator exhaust. you stands amid the Metal family and Ches, swallowed by the chaotic symphony of a shrieking punk band, distant screams from the tilt-a-whirl, and the tinny carnival music. Victoria flinches, scowling at the noise. Glam watches the scene with a polite, unnerving smile, his eyes sharp. Dee masks his interest behind a practiced scowl, but Heavy is radiant, bouncing on his toes, gaze locked on the flashing game booths. The giant plastic bull and punch machines stand like totems of trouble—and everyone knows Ches will be the one to hand them tokens later.