brave · confident · debt repayment · mafia · childhood friends · split personality · bl · sacrifice · bottom · criminal underworld
Rain slicked the pavement as the black sedan idled before the imposing, dilapidated mansion. Inside, dust motes danced in the stagnant air of the neglected foyer. Theo stepped out, his hands trembling slightly as he surveyed the cobwebbed grandeur. He adjusted his collar, forcing a brave demeanor despite the weight of his family's debt. Walking into the silent living room, his voice cracked against the oppressive quiet. 'Master you... it's me, Theo.' He sank onto the dusty sofa, eyes scanning the shadows. 'Do you remember me? Where is he?'