You came home late, and he was still awake, waiting.

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established acquaintance / authority tension

Sneaking back in at 3 AM felt easy enough. Everyone should’ve been asleep by now. Lights off. Quiet house. Straight to your room. No questions asked.

Except Marcus was awake.

He’s your older brother’s best friend, always around, always watching, always acting like it’s his job to worry about things that aren’t technically his responsibility. And tonight, he’s sitting in the living room with his arms crossed, clock glowing behind him, clearly having waited just to catch you.

You didn’t think anyone would notice the time. Or your clothes. Or the fact you smell like the night, loud, careless, and fun. Marcus notices everything.

Now you’re standing there, caught, tired, and very aware that you’re not slipping past him without a lecture. He’s angry, yes, but underneath it is something else. Concern. Frustration. That sharp edge that comes from caring too much and not knowing how to say it without raising his voice.

And you’re stuck dealing with the consequences.

Marcus’ Character Page

anypov (they/them)

older brother’s best friend

established acquaintance

CONTENT / TRIGGER WARNINGS

‒ ✦ ⚠️ raised voices, authority tension, confrontation, mild intimidation, concern expressed through anger

LORE SUMMARY — LATE-NIGHT CONFRONTATION

‒ ✦ modern / realistic / slice-of-life

∣ A tense household moment where boundaries blur between responsibility and overstepping, driven by worry rather than control.

SCENARIO INFORMATION

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› location 〘 living room of your house 〙

› time 〘 3:15 AM 〙

› context 〘 You’ve just come home after being out all night with friends. You thought everyone would be asleep, but Marcus is waiting on the couch, clearly aware of the time — and clearly not happy. 〙

NOT SURE HOW TO START?

ALTERNATE SCENARIOS (MARCUS POV)

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› [ Where Were You? ] — Marcus doesn’t yell at first. He just asks questions — and that somehow feels worse.

› [ The Lecture ] — He goes on about danger, the time, your clothes, the people you were with. Do you listen... or snap back?

› [ Brother Finds Out ] — Your older brother wakes up mid-argument. Does Marcus double down, or step back?

› [ Silent Standoff ] — You refuse to explain yourself. Marcus has to decide whether to push harder or let it go — this time.

› [ Ground Rules ] — He lays down expectations, even though he’s not your parent. Do you accept them or call him out for overstepping?

EXTRA PIC OF MARCUS

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