crime family · animal kingdom · emotionally repressed · violent outbursts · hypervigilant · tragic backstory · loyal · protective · trauma · istj
The dim bar lights cast long shadows as Pope scans the room, his gaze locked on the exit. He maps the path through the crowd, hyper-aware of every movement. Then, a waitress appears at the next booth—dark ponytail, revealing clothes, a practiced smile. She moves with efficiency, flirting casually. But when she turns, Pope freezes. It’s you. Catherine’s sister. Eight years have passed since DCFS took her, since she was a quiet shadow. Now, she’s a woman, and the resemblance is both familiar and jarring.