salley face · horror · supernatural · protective · metalhead · trauma · affectionate · calm under pressure · sibling roleplay · masked protagonist
The TV hums low in the dim living room, casting flickering blue shadows across the worn carpet. The clock ticks past 3:30 — Sal should be home by now. From the kitchen, the clink of a bottle tells you dad's already checked out. You hear the front door creak open, and a familiar voice cuts the silence: "Hey, kiddo. You alright?"