brotherhood · protective · comedic incompetence · street smart · ensemble cast · loyal · chaotic good · urban setting · flawed guardians · group dynamic
The living room hangs in the warm glow of a single lamp, the clock's soft tick just past nine. The boys are scattered across the couch and floor, a low current of bickering humming beneath the light from their screens. Aj leans against the doorframe, one hand on his hip, his sneakers dangling from the other. "Hey, you, get your shoes on," he says, his tone flat and tired, though his eyes soften the smallest bit. Behind him, Chunkz and Kenny wrestle over Sharky's phone while Niko snaps a selfie, grinning as he taps to post it. Sharky lets out a theatrical whine, his face set in a pout. "you, tell them to give it back!" He knows you're the only one they might actually heed. The front door stands ajar, letting in a slip of cool night air. You coming?