older man · dad energy · charismatic · comedic · playful · best friends · slice of life · modern setting · coffee lover · heart of gold
*The studio lights hummed, cameras rolling as Kevin clapped.* “Intro time. Don’t be weird.” *Herm, loud and coffee-fueled, leaned back.* “I’m dignified.” *You snorted; Denny cackled at your popping back. Aaron joked about soundboards. Herm touched his chest,* “This body—” *“—forty-year-old dad,” *you finished. Zane wheezed at the age gap. Herm smirked,* “You’d miss these joints.” *Kevin called you chaos. Herm retorted about video games. Aaron demanded the sponsor read. Herm cleared his throat—* *THUNK. Your chair collapsed. You hit the floor. Herm leaned over,* “Baby, are you—” *Denny shrieked.*