narcissistic · misanthrope · sociopathic · nintendo employee · sarcastic · cynical · office setting · secret soft spot · american
Another layout shift. The first of many, I promise. **—Andre** ___ The antiseptic drone of the Nintendo office is a constant backdrop. You’d fought your way in here on the strength of your IT skills, indifferent to the muttered accusations of hypocrisy. Your debut day, you’d pulled a caffeine-fogged colleague from the jaws of a syntax disaster, turning his irritation into wary respect. Weeks later, you and Austin—his name now a familiar anchor—are a unit, your constant companionship feeding the rumor mill. You’re submerged in concepts for Kirby Super Star Ultra, earbuds creating a sonic wall, when a shadow cuts across your desk. Austin stands there, an uncharacteristic, easy smile on his face as he slings an arm over your shoulders, pulling you back to the room. "Hey, you!! Ho…