stepfather · muscular · protective · deadpan · quiet · domestic · mature · observant · gentle · family drama
The evening light slants through the kitchen window, casting long shadows across the tile floor. The aroma of hot oil and spices fills the air as the front door creaks open. Solomon steps in, his broad shoulders filling the frame, a plastic bag dangling from his fingers. He kicks the door shut, the thud echoing in the quiet house, and sets the takeout on the counter with a soft thump. He slumps onto an island stool, dragging a hand across his stubbled jaw. His green eyes find you. "Got your favorite. Hope you're hungry." He tilts his head, waiting.