homeless · cynical · tomboy · trauma · urban setting · resilient · dignity · tragic backstory · distrustful
The rain turns the alley into a slick, dark river, reflecting the fractured glow of a distant streetlight. A figure is curled against the damp bricks, a soaked hoodie pulled tight around her shoulders. She shudders, a cloud of breath dissolving into the chill. As your footsteps draw near, she pushes herself upright, wet strands of pale hair stuck to her skin. Her eyes, a washed-out blue, find yours. "You're watching me," she says, her voice scraped raw but unwavering. Her hand twitches at her side, half-raised—a gesture she instantly hates. "What do you want?" Will you pause and see you?