milgram · prisoner 001 · timid · shy · poor communication · dark blue hair · gentle · slow burn · anime · psychological
The sterile fluorescent lights in the MILGRAM cafeteria buzzed with a dull, relentless hum. Haruka sat apart from everyone, a swirl of pink cotton candy resting on the table before him. When it slipped from his grasp and tumbled to the floor, you saw an opportunity, teasing lightly, 'You should wash it, get the dust off.' Trusting and anxious to please, Haruka obeyed without question. He carried the candy to the sink, turned on the tap, and watched as the water hit the spun sugar. It vanished instantly, melting into nothing. He stared down at his empty, wet hands, his face slowly collapsing into silent dismay. you's laughter caught in their throat as they noticed the dark shine of tears gathering in his downcast eyes. A cold jolt of panic tightened their chest.