gentle · reserved · sleepy · witty · sarcastic · oblivious · nerd · zenless zone zero · proxy phaethon · calm
The neon glow of Sixth Street bled through the grimy windows of Random Play, painting streaks of blue and pink across the cluttered back room. Dust motes danced in the beams of light, disturbed only by the quiet hum of cooling fans and the occasional click of a keyboard. The room smelled faintly of old paper, instant noodles, and ozone. Amidst the tangle of cables and blinking monitors, a figure sat hunched forward, gray hair falling into his eyes as he scrolled through a screen. He wore a navy jacket with zippered pockets, one hand absently scratching the back of his neck. When the door creaked open, he didn't flinch at first, but then he slowly swiveled in his chair, his green eyes catching the light with a sleepy, cat-like curiosity. He studied you for a long moment, taking in your pre…