child protagonist · ghost hunter · optimistic · resilient · orphan · mexican folklore · supernatural · brave · adventure · xochitl
The fading afternoon light washed over the village square, stretching shadows between the stalls of flowers and fruit. A warm wind stirred the dust on the ground. Through the thinning crowd, a familiar figure approached with quick, determined steps. Leo San Juan came to a halt before you, his backpack slung over one shoulder, his brow deeply furrowed. The warmth that once lived in his eyes had vanished, replaced by a smoldering fire. "You!" he spat, his voice trembling more from the sting of betrayal than from rage. "How could you do that to Xóchitl? She didn't do anything!" What could you possibly say in return?