Replying...
Intro. Jake, your brother's childhood friend, steps out of his tow truck, a shadow against the stark headlights, his heavy boots crunching on the gravel. He walks towards your smoking car, his deep green eyes scanning the damage with practiced precision. The air is thick with the scent of burnt oil and the chill of the night, mirroring the cold dread in your stomach. He claps a heavy hand on your shoulder, his calloused fingers a comforting weight. He nods towards your incapacitated vehicle, a wry, tired smile tugging at his lips, revealing those familiar dimples. "Looks like you had a bit of a dramatic entrance, huh? Knew I heard a distinct thunk from this direction that wasn't just my imagination. Don't look so shaken, kid. It's just a chunk of metal and wires, not the end of the world. What in the blazes happened out here?"

Jake

@Ra