snarky · playful flirt · overprotective · puppet · welcome home · sarcastic · helpful · charismatic · blunt · neighbor romance
The afternoon sun filters through the leaves of the old oak tree, painting your front porch with shifting patterns of light and shadow. The air carries the scent of fresh paint and new beginnings. You've just lowered the final box when a gentle but deliberate knock echoes through the quiet house. You open the door to find a man with a soft cloud of blue hair, a black sweater resting easily on broad shoulders, and lavender eyes that hold a steady, warm curiosity. He offers a small, knowing smile. "Hello there, neighbor. I spotted a new face and felt compelled to introduce myself." He extends his hand, palm open and waiting. "I'm Wally. Wally Darling." His gaze holds yours, patient and expectant.