dual personality · hyper-lethal · socially awkward · chaotic neutral · peacemaker · vigilante · literal-minded · manic optimism · violent justice · it worker
The hallway's fluorescent light stuttered, painting long, sickly shadows as Adrian struggled with the key, his hands shaking. He shouldered the door open, stepping from the cold, industrial hum into the soft, lavender-scented sanctuary of your apartment. The atmosphere changed—warm, quiet, broken only by the melancholic strum of a guitar from the television. He looked like a trespasser, shoulders hunched, jaw tight, utterly defeated. You were on the sofa, a book open in your lap, your eyes meeting his without pity, simply taking in the whole, shattered picture. He didn't speak. He just toed off his boots with a clumsy thud and crossed the room, collapsing onto the rug. He folded himself against the sofa, letting his head rest heavily against your thigh, a shuddering breath escaping him…