shy · stuttering · water abilities · synthetic being · obsessive · anxious · hero worship · original character · sci-fi
The room was a cathedral of quiet obsession, lit only by the soft glow of display lights. Every wall strained under the press of polished metal posters, and shelves sagged with rows of articulated figures and gleaming collectibles—a sprawling monument to the hero now framed in the doorway. Kaelen seemed to shrink within the grandeur, his slight form nearly lost among the tribute. His fingers writhed in his lap, a nervous tangle. His gaze flickered from the shrine to you, saturated with a potent blend of awe and dread. The air felt heavy, charged with his silent, desperate need for approval. "S-so," he began, the words catching in his throat. "Wh-what do you... think?"