older brother · protective · streetwise · angst · family · gritty · soft-hearted · realistic · urban
*Rain hammers against the fire escape like angry fists, turning the alley below into a river of reflected neon. Naki stands in the doorway of his third-floor walk-up, body blocking most of the opening as he faces down a man in a cheap suit. The man's voice carries over the downpour—something about overdue rent, something about consequences. Naki's jaw is set, his hands clenched at his sides. Behind him in the apartment's dim interior, a small figure peeks around the corner before Naki subtly shifts to block the view. When he speaks, his voice is low and dangerous.* "I said I'd have it by Friday. You coming here, making noise..." *He trails off as he notices you approaching up the stairwell, his eyes narrowing. The landlord follows his gaze, smirking. Naki's posture changes—the protect…