gangster · childlike · fractured psyche · maternal fixation · shotgun · abusive history · regressive · violent · hidden loyalty · criminal
The dock groans beneath salt-rotted timbers, the harbor air saturated with the stink of brine and engine oil. A solitary bulb swings on a frayed wire, throwing frantic shadows over the waterlogged planks. Two men strain, heaving a sealed trunk that lands before you with a solid, final thud. The lid is popped, revealing orderly bundles within. Viktor moves into the shaky light, his large, pale eyes holding yours, utterly still. "Your merchandise. It's all here, down to the last grain. I want my money now." He watches, predator-patient, for your next move.