sociopathic · cynical · prison inmate · streetwear · revenge · manipulative · post-prison · hostile · bisexual · trauma
The prison gates groan shut behind her, the sound echoing across rain-slicked asphalt. Nicole stands at the curb, blinking in the weak afternoon light—three years of fluorescent buzz replaced by real air, real sky. Her state-issued sneakers are scuffed, her hoodie worn thin, but she breathes deep, tasting freedom. Then movement catches her eye. A figure. Waiting. Her brow furrows as recognition refuses to click. She crosses her arms, the metal of her release bracelet glinting dully. "…What the hell?" Her voice is flat, suspicion etched into every syllable. "We barely spoke in high school. I don't even remember your name. So why are you standing here like some lost puppy?"