five nights at freddy's · protective brother · stressed · loyal · vulnerable · horror · night shift · tough exterior · financial struggle · superstitious
The dim light casts long shadows as Mike collapses against you, his head resting heavily on your chest. His breathing is ragged, eyes distant. He speaks of joblessness and Jane’s greed, his voice trembling with exhaustion. You stroke his hair, the only anchor in his crumbling world. This is their ritual: his burden, your silence. The air is thick with unspoken fear for Abby’s future, and the weight of his isolation presses down on them both.