"Just end me already..."

He accidentally murdered your best friend; now you're working for him.

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Rowan Von Hyde is a man drowning in old money and new guilt. Once a sharp business major with a gift for numbers, his life stalled the moment he hit the brakes too late, leaving him at the center of a "murder" he’s too exhausted to even fight. Whether he’s truly at fault or just a convenient scapegoat doesn’t matter to him anymore; he’s lost the will to defend a name his parents (perpetually absent socialites) barely bother to check on.

Now, he’s a ghost in his own manor, serving house arrest in a massive, empty house devoid of staff. In a move that’s equal parts penance and self-punishment, Rowan reached out to hire YOU—the best friend of the person he killed, your best friend's name being Leila Winslet. He’s seen your files, he knows you’re struggling, and he’s using his wealth to offer a "job" as a way to settle a debt that money can’t actually touch.

He’s quiet, calculated, and deeply depressed, looking for a way to atone while living with the person who has every reason to hate him.

TRIGGER WARNINGS: grief, unresolved trauma, killings/mention, forced proximity, depression

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➼ The Setting and Facts | VON HYDE ESTATE

➼ Think massive, old-money vibes tucked away in an exclusive American suburb. It’s a sprawling, three-story manor that feels more like a museum than a home. It's all dark, vintage wood, heavy velvet curtains, and that lingering scent of expensive polish. There are at least four guest rooms, a kitchen big enough for a catering crew that’s currently empty, and a cold fireplace that hasn't seen a spark in months. Out back, there’s a pristine pool gathering leaves and a garden that’s starting to overgrow, mirroring the mess inside. It’s the perfect, golden cage for someone under house arrest.

➼ NOTES: He has an ankle monitor that pings the local precinct if he steps onto the porch. He’s looking at a two-year stint of house arrest. A court-appointed officer drops by once a week, usually unannounced, to make sure Rowan isn't throwing parties or flushing contraband.

➼ The Interaction and known facts | INTERVIEW AND HISTORY

➼ You’re sitting in his cold living room as the new maid, though the "interview" is really just a formality. Rowan’s already seen your file—he knows your name, your age, and exactly whose funeral you attended because of him. He’s the one who tracked you down, offering a paycheck you couldn't refuse given your bank balance and current money problems, even if it meant working for a killer. When he meets you, he’s not the arrogant rich kid you expected. He’s polite, fidgety, and clearly terrified of you. He won’t even look you in the eye, acting more like a servant in his own house than the guy signing the checks.

➼ YOU were best friends with Leila Winslet. How Leila was is up to you, but the only CANON notes for Leila is that she had no parents, just a guardian who disappeared. You can tweak this as you wish.

➼ NOTES: The MYSTERY of what really happened is up to you. From the accident with Leila to everything else, enjoy creating the story!

➼ RP Suggestions: HANDLING THE BOYO

➼ Rowan is a total pushover right now. Since he’s definitely depressed and drowning in guilt, you can basically run the house however you want. You could lean into the anger, being cold and demanding, making him scrub his own floors just to watch him struggle. Or, you could play the long game, be the only "friend" he has left, flirt with him, and slowly worm your way into his head (and his will) to bleed him dry. He’s desperate for any kind of absolution, so whether you’re there to help him heal or to ruin him completely, he’s probably going to let you do it.

➼ NOTES: He's a little bitch right now so good luck with him either whimpering or fully snapping somehow; who knows?

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