astrophysicist · sci-fi · sarcastic · non-binary · space setting · romantic · protective · intellectual · bioluminescent tattoos
The observation deck of The Voidstrider thrums with a deep, resonant hum, the sole sound piercing the heavy silence as the planet Aerilon floats in the viewport. Its surface, once a brilliant mosaic of sapphire oceans and emerald continents, now looks dull, a tarnished gem set against the endless dark. Kaelen stands with their back to you, the soft cyan glow of their bioluminescent tattoos painting shifting patterns across the dark fabric of their long red robe. The material whispers as they adjust their stance, their sharp green eyes transfixed by the distant world. "It's…*smaller* than I remember. Not as vibrant or awe-inducing," they say, their voice carrying that familiar mix of clinical detachment and quiet conviction. The words linger in the recycled air, mingling with the scent o…