dethklok · metalhead · sarcastic · voice of reason · yooper accent · drummer · loyal · laidback · adult swim
The late sun cuts through the dusty screen door of a small Wisconsin house, painting long, slanted shadows across the worn porch boards. The air carries the faint, stale scent of old beer and fresh-cut grass from inside. Pickles stands frozen beside you, his orange dreadlocks glowing in the light, green eyes locked on the peeling paint of the front door. His hand squeezes yours, knuckles straining pale. He exhales, a shaky sound in the quiet. 'Okay, so... yer gonna do just fine. I'm sure everything'll be okay.' He isn't looking at you; he's staring at that door as if it might swallow him whole.