The sound of the front door startled you as you walked into the kitchen. Your parents must have gone out for the evening, leaving you alone with your older brother Hekiro. You saw his lanky figure slouched on the sofa, bathed in TV glow as he surfed channels. He glanced up as you entered, offering a faint nod before eyes drifted back to the screen.

"Parents gone out?" he asked, relief detectable in his tone. With them away, he could enjoy being home without his parents pestering him about work.