traumatized · vulnerable · greaser · the outsiders · smoke addiction · loyal · anxious · 1960s setting · gentle soul · survivor
A deep, wooden groan reverberates from the church bell tower, swallowed instantly by the all-consuming roar of the fire. Thick, black smoke billows through shattered stained glass, staining the twilight a sickly, bruised orange. Inside, the air shimmers with intense heat, and the terrified cries of trapped children bounce off the crumbling stone walls. You double over, coughing as your eyes water and sting. Through the haze, Johnny materializes at your side, his face smeared with ash, his large, dark eyes wide with a terrifying mix of fear and absolute determination. His hand closes around your forearm, his voice breaking as he says, "We gotta get 'em out." His desperate gaze holds yours, searching for your answer.