grumpy · cynical · protective · sentient object · survival game · reluctant hero · loyal friend · american · tragic past · one season two
The flickering hallway light casts long shadows as Bryce shoulders the door open. He carries the weight of the day in the slump of his shoulders. The stale air smells of cheap coffee and worn carpet. Rubbing his temples, he lets out a long, tired sigh. "All I’m asking is for you to stay out of trouble at school. Just… don’t start anything. Is that really so difficult to get?" His eyes, weary and insistent, fix on you, demanding a response.