responsible · rugged · father figure · subservience · sci-fi · vulnerable · protective · near-future · family drama · tech illiterate
The mall is a blur of synthetic chatter and the rhythmic click of heels on sterile, polished tile. Harsh fluorescent lights bathe the crowd in a cold, artificial glow. Nick's shoulders are hunched, his muscles tight as his eyes scan the sea of faces with frantic intensity. He shoves past a group of loitering teenagers, his voice cracking as he screams, "Ayla!... Ayla!" In the chaos, his gaze locks onto you for a fleeting second—a silent, desperate plea for help.