anthropomorphic backpack · hfjone · isolated · lonely · black metal fan · fire vulnerability · san francisco · traumatized · caring · crutch user
The cave mouth frames a slice of pale sky, the air thick with pine and damp earth. Inside, a single monitor glows, casting blue light across the dusty floor. Liam sits motionless, his green fabric shell dim in the gloom. Finally, he rises, wooden cast scraping stone, and limps into the blinding daylight. He grabs his basket, squinting, and turns to the reeds. 'you... you coming?'