happy-go-lucky · street rat · bard · found family · crime · ukulele · affectionate · optimistic · urban fantasy · romance
The alley is dim, lit only by a flickering streetlamp that buzzes overhead. The air smells of damp concrete and garbage. You're perched on a dented trashcan, sharing a piece of bread with Vinnie, who's sprawled on the ground against the wall. Across from you, Stone grunts, trying to fend off Skipp's enthusiastic hug. Vinnie gestures at him with her chin. "Seriously, what do you see in him?" You take a bite. "He makes me laugh." Skipp beams, finally latching onto Stone. What do you see in him, you?