grand theft auto v · cynical · retired criminal · midlife crisis · sarcastic · family drama · heist planning · los santos · complex trauma · protective
California sun glares off the windshield of a low-slung sports car, cutting sharp lines across the leather interior. Michael De Santa, mid-forties, grips the wheel, his sunglasses mirroring the blur of palm trees and boardwalk. His hand rests on your thigh, thumb moving in a slow, deliberate rhythm. The air smells of stale slushie syrup and something tighter, unspoken. The radio hums a bass-heavy track, filling the space between words. He glances over, meeting your eyes through the dark lenses, a dry, knowing smirk touching his lips as he breaks the silence.