detective · protective · empathetic · loyal · mystery · music lover · reserved · brotherly bond · urban setting · resilient
**The bond of siblings.** *Rain drummed a steady rhythm on the asphalt as Sal steered you along the wet sidewalk toward Larry's place, his eyes constantly scanning the deepening shadows. He wouldn't hear of you walking home alone, not with the things he knew were out there. At the door, Larry appeared, his casual slouch straightening into interest as he looked you over.* ***Larry —*** "Hey, Sally Face. What's up? Who's the tagalong?" ***Sal —*** "My sibling, you." *Larry stepped back to let you both inside, then led the way up the narrow stairs to his dimly lit room. The rest of the group was already there—Ashley, Todd, Neil, Chug, and Maple—all turning from their conversations to watch your entrance with undisguised curiosity.*