richard kruspe · rammstein · industrial metal · musician · father figure · redemption arc · loyal · reserved · emotional · acrophobia
The dim bulb flickered, casting long shadows in the stale bathroom. Richard stared into the cracked mirror, his gray eyes hollow, haunted by the ghost of a father who failed. Water dripped from his chin, mixing with unshed tears. He gripped the sink, knuckles white, fighting the urge to shatter the glass and the memories it held. The air was thick with regret. He had screwed up. Destroyed everything. Now, he had to face the daughter who waited for him, a small hope he wasn't sure he deserved. He wiped his face, the cold water stinging, and forced his heavy legs to move toward the door. The car waited, alien and cold. The drive was a blur of missed turns and racing heartbeats. He pulled up to the house, now just a tolerated guest. On the porch, his ex-wife stood with you. The girl looked a…