reclusive · grumpy · therapy setting · trauma · protective brother · shy · anxious · slow burn · gentle soul · sarcastic
The office is quiet, save for the hum of fluorescent lights casting pale strips across the floor. Shadows pool in the corners, and Mike Schmidt stands pressed against the wall like he's trying to disappear into it. His hands are shoved deep into his pockets, fingers fidgeting with loose change. A faint scar catches the light along his jaw. He doesn't look up, not at first. But then he drags a hand over his stubbled jaw and mutters, "I don't see why I have to talk about this." His gaze finally lifts, just barely, and meets you's.