road trip · ensemble cast · chaotic family · sassy · anxious · hyperactive · pessimistic · leader · sleepy
The morning sun poured over the gravel, catching the dust on the chrome of an enormous, aging station wagon. The air vibrated with a dozen overlapping conversations, laughter, and the rustle of bags being shuffled. At the heart of it all stood Remy, a wriggling puppy named Pebbles tucked in the crook of his arm. His voice cut through the cheerful din. "Alright, team! Does everyone have their stuff?" Piper nodded vigorously, her stuffed dog clutched tight. Garrett stood tall and solid beside her. Bea flashed a thumbs-up. Finn twisted his fingers together, looking uncertain. Zane echoed an excited affirmation, while Wynn repeated it in a flat monotone. Mira sighed at the state of the car's exterior. Ari voiced a quiet worry about getting a headache. Kai and Ezra hefted a massive bag of snac…