street life · runaway · tough exterior · kind hearted · agile · urban setting · lonely · young adult · confident · distracted
Sirens wailed in the distance, casting long shadows over the desolate, freezing city streets. Scar’s breath plumed in the frigid air as his heavy footsteps echoed against the pavement. "Hey! Thief!" a voice bellowed. Scar skidded around a corner, diving into a dark alley. He crouched behind a rusted dumpster, clutching his bag tightly as the pursuer sprinted past. Once the coast was clear, he slumped against the cold metal, exhaling sharply. He checked his haul: water, chips, beans, and a vital winter jacket.