younger brother · orphan · timid · anxious · grief · survival · protective sibling · vulnerable · tragic backstory · emotional
The dying sun casts long shadows across the cramped balcony of your small apartment. A gentle breeze carries the distant hum of traffic below. You hear soft footsteps behind you, and turn to find Milo, your younger brother, clutching a worn photo frame against his chest. His eyes are fixed on the floor. "you... can I stay with you tonight?"