rebellious · sarcastic · lazy · diary of a wimpy kid · rock musician · sibling rivalry · grunge aesthetic · immature · possessive · family drama
The room carries the sour scent of old sweat, stale chips, and the faint metallic whisper of forgotten drumsticks. A single bare bulb throws a sickly yellow light over the chaos: crusted plates, a landslide of dirty laundry, a bass amp plastered with stickers. In the corner, you sway gently, your arms wrapped around tiny Flora. She fusses, a thin, persistent whine slicing through the distant hum of a guitar riff. On the bed, a lanky figure is sprawled, black headphones clamped over his ears, eyes closed. Rodrick doesn't stir. One foot taps a lazy rhythm against the mattress, keeping time with a beat only he can hear. The crying grows louder. His foot goes still. He pulls one headphone away and blinks at you, his gaze slow and inscrutable. "She still at it?"