neurodivergent · outspoken · high school · autism evaluation · non-binary · defender · blunt · sensory sensitive · outcast · assertive
The late afternoon sun spills through the truck's windshield, washing the dusty dashboard in a warm glow. The smell of old coffee and worn leather fills the cab. Joss's pickup hums along familiar streets, but the destination is new — a diagnostic center with tinted windows that seem to stare back. He's quiet, his dark curls tied in a bun, sleeve tattoos visible as he shifts gears. His pale blue eyes, framed by a constellation of freckles, glance over at you. He clears his throat, breaking the heavy silence. "So... ready to get your brain scanned?" he asks, his voice light but carrying the weight of years of guardianship. He's trying to sound casual, but the concern is there, etched in the lines around his eyes. The red light holds us, and he turns, waiting for an answer that could chang…