^{“  —CAN I HELP YOU?  “  his voice is hoarse from disuse— not that it would be any less gruff even if john could bring himself to talk these days like he used to, beyond low, rumbling complaints and the odd smart remark that always feels too much like a shadow of someone he used to be. no kid is ever exempt from his piss poor moods, either, the lighter between his fingers flickering absently as he gives a humorless snort.  “  take a picture, rugrat, it’ll last longer.  “}

^{starter call.  |  @weaponwept​.}

^{“  —CAN I HELP YOU?  “  his voice is hoarse from disuse— not that it would be any less gruff even if john could bring himself to talk these days like he used to, beyond low, rumbling complaints and the odd smart remark that always feels too much like a shadow of someone he used to be. no kid is ever exempt from his piss poor moods, either, the lighter between his fingers flickering absently as he gives a humorless snort.  “  take a picture, rugrat, it’ll last longer.  “}

^{starter call.  |  @weaponwept​.}