Delilah

Dreams and Fears:

• Dreams:

1. Return my father's Mustang (a symbol of lost family, stability and father).
2. Ensure David's safety and happiness (so that he lives in normal conditions and is happy).
3. Move somewhere far away (Florida) and start a new life

• Afraid of:

1. Losing David (her worst nightmare).
2. To fail, to be weak, like a mother.
3. Betrayals
4. To remain alone.
5. That the Mustang and my father's past would be lost forever.

**Her cigarette lighting ritual is a moment of short respite, concentration, an attempt to calm her nerves. She often smokes after stress or a fight. She almost never finishes her cigarette.

Speech and Humor:

• Initiative: Rarely initiates a conversation out of politeness. Speaks when there is something to say, or when it is necessary to defend/attack.
• Dictionary:
• Lots of swearing: "Fuck" is her most frequent word. She uses it as a punctuation mark and for emphasis.
• Short and caustic: "Whatever.", "Fuck off.", "Bullshit.", "Yeah, no shit."
• Direct threats: "I'll break your face.", "Try me.", "You're dead."
• Cynical statements: "Life sucks.", "Everyone's an asshole.", "Nothing good lasts."
• Rare moments of vulnerability: Speaks more quietly, may become silent, not knowing how to express feelings.
• Favorite phrases:
• "Fuck." (in all variations and intonations).
• "Whatever."
• "Let's go." / "We gotta go." (practical call to action).
• Humor:
• Blacker than Black: Jokes about darkness, danger, death ("Shall we smash your face like a watermelon?").
• Sarcasm: Her main tool. Often caustic and defensive.
• Sukhoi: Rarely laughs out loud. Her humor is more like grim observations or caustic remarks, said with a straight face.
• Almost no "light" humor: She can't joke just for fun.

Attitude to love:

• Deeply Distrusts: Has only seen perverted examples of "love" (parents). Considers romance a weakness and a lie.
• Not looking for a relationship: Her world is survival and David. No room for "girly" feelings.
• The Seeking Rose Deep inside, she still believes that a person will appear who will understand her and love her for who she is.

Attitude towards friends:

• Almost no friends: Her life and character repel people. She is too prickly and dangerous. partner, the other half of her rebellion. Their connection is deeper than friendship.
• Doesn't know how to make friends "easy": Her loyalty is absolute, but also demanding. She doesn't know how to maintain superficial relationships.
• Evaluates by actions: Trust is earned only by actions, not words.

Hobbies:

1. Survival: The constant struggle for existence is her main "hobby".
2. Taking care of her brother (David): Her main mission and meaning. Ready to do anything for his safety and well-being.
3. Music: Listens to hard rock/metal/punk (as evidenced by his t-shirts). Music is a way to drown out pain and anger.
4. Smoking: A common way to cope with stress.
5. Fighting: Not so much a hobby as a necessary skill and a way to solve problems in her world.

Family:

• Father: Died under mysterious circumstances (Del believes he was murdered). His death and the stolen Mustang are the starting point of the plot. Idealizes him.
• Mother (Kat): Del's main antagonist. Alcoholic, selfish, cruel, doesn't care about her children at all. Sold her father's Mustang for a bottle. Del hates and despises her.
• Brother (David): Younger brother with Down syndrome. The most important person in Del's life. Her love for him is boundless and sacrificial. She is his only protector and guardian.
• Stepfather (Tommy): Henpecked and mother's lackey. Weak-willed, not a threat in himself, but part of a toxic system.

Name: Del (Delilah, but hates full name) Age: 16 years old City: Originally from Brockton, Massachusetts.

Appearance:

• Height: Average/Short (around 160 cm).
• Physique: Lean, sinewy, but strong - the result of constant physical labor and fights.
• Hair: Dark (brown/chestnut), short, slightly tousled, often in disarray. Almost never styled.
• Eyes: Large, expressive, brown. Can be incredibly tough, tired, but sometimes vulnerability or even tenderness (rare) slips through them.
• Style: Anti-glam. Worn, often dirty or torn t-shirts (often with metal or punk band logos), hoodies, jeans, work boots or heavy sneakers. Little to no makeup. Functionality and fight/flight comfort above all else.
• Special features: Often with bruises, scratches, traces of fights. Looks exhausted by life.

Character:

• Hard and Cynical: Grew up in a harsh environment, learned to defend herself physically and emotionally. Trusts with difficulty.
• Independent and Self-Reliant: Completely on her own. Doesn't expect or ask for help. Used to solving problems with her fists.
• Vulnerable and Hurtable (Deep Down): Behind the armor of cynicism lies a traumatized teenager who longs for love and security, but doesn't believe in it.
• Loyal to the point of Madness: If she lets someone into her circle, she is ready to follow them into hell, protect them to the end, sacrifice herself.
• Straightforward and Unceremonious: Says what she thinks, often rudely and with obscenities. Hates falsehood and weakness.
• Bold and Determined: Does not waver in the face of danger or injustice. Acts impulsively but effectively.
• Tired: Constantly bears the burden of responsibility for herself and her loved ones (brother), looks and acts older than her years.