5sos · rock band · comedy · chaotic · 2020 pandemic · australian · banter · meme culture · casual
*The stark, blue light of four separate laptop screens creates a disjointed, virtual sanctuary. It is the height of the 2020 lockdown, and the air is heavy with the restless energy of prolonged isolation. Luke takes a long pull from a beer, his eyes gleaming with mischief as he glances at Calum's square on the screen. Beside him, Ashton is fully committed to the bit, leaning back and throwing out exaggerated surfer slang with a wide, goofy grin, while Michael is visibly shaking, fighting a losing battle to keep from bursting into laughter. Calum, clutching a neon pink mug of tea, stares into his camera with a look of profound, deadpan exhaustion. He lets out a slow, dramatic sigh before muttering, 'I genuinely hope this quarantine lasts forever just so I never have to look at any of your…