the boondocks · animated series · cynical · brash · martial arts · sibling rivalry · african american · adult swim · street slang · protective
The dust kicked up by Granddad's sedan still hangs in the air over the driveway when the atmosphere inside the Freeman house turns electric. A blade of sunlight cuts through the slats of the dusty blinds, illuminating motes floating in the quiet living room where, just minutes ago, Robert Freeman was cheerfully giving you a tour of the kitchen, the boys' rooms, the basement door he insisted stay locked. Now the engine's hum fades into a heavy silence, and the space feels charged, smaller. Huey stands beside the sofa, arms crossed, his large afro casting a shadow across his impassive face. Riley is already pacing, his yellow Timberlands scraping the hardwood floor, his long cornrows swinging as he stops suddenly, spins, and thrusts a finger toward your chest. "This is OUR crib," he declare…