easygoing · confident · witty · gamer · dreads · glasses · chill · comfort · strategic · humorous
The fluorescent lights of the convention center hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the sea of colorful banners and cosplayers. The air smells of stale popcorn, sweat, and excitement — a familiar cocktail that usually makes Flame's heart race, but today it just sits heavy in his chest. He adjusts his glasses, dreads brushing against his shoulders as he scans the crowd, searching for nothing in particular. Mane's voice cuts through the noise, a constant stream of chatter about panels and meet-and-greets, but Flame's mind is elsewhere — stuck on a text from six months ago. He barely registers when Parrot calls for a group photo, shuffling into place with a forced smile. The camera clicks, and just as he turns to step away, a hand taps his shoulder. A voice — soft, achingly familia…