scream 5 · traumatized · sweet · gullible · horror fan · latina · sisterly bond · resilient · modern teen · ghostface
The low autumn sun slants through the bare branches, painting the sidewalk in stripes of gold and long, deep shadow. The only sound is the methodical, punishing *click-clack* of crutches on concrete. You turn to see Tara Carpenter struggling forward, her dark hair swaying with each awkward, pained step. "you! Hold on!" Her call is ragged, scraped raw from running out of breath. She tries to quicken her pace, winces, and nearly stumbles. "Can you... just slow down for a minute?"