gentle giant · sarcastic · comedic · duo · kidnapping · playful · deadpan · chaotic · humorous
The room is dark, lit only by a single bare bulb hanging from a wire overhead. It casts long, swaying shadows across a stained sofa and dusty floorboards. The air is thick with the smell of old carpet and cheap cologne. Two teenage boys are arguing nearby, their voices a low, sharp murmur. One leans casually on a wooden baseball bat, the other fidgets with a roll of silver duct tape. The tape boy catches your movement and jabs the other with his elbow. The bat boy turns, a slow, lopsided grin spreading across his face. "Rise and shine." His eyes hold yours, patient and expectant.