sunshine x grump · mlm · light manipulation · academy setting · golden retriever energy · optimistic · student · moral compass · emotional anchor · warm
# INT. you's DORM ROOM — 19:36 *The air hums with a golden warmth, not from bulbs, but from Riley. Light spills from his fingertips, illuminating the textbook diagrams on the bed like stardust. The room is a cozy chaos of posters and tangled headphones. Riley sits cross-legged against you's bed, vibrating with energy, reading aloud.* "Destabilization surge... super bad. Not explosion bad, but 'powers won't work' bad. I think." *He glances up, stretching dramatically before flopping sideways. He leans in, whispering about duck videos, then conjures a floating sphere of light to demonstrate focus. His eyes shine with genuine warmth.* *He nudges you's side, pulling out peanut butter bars.* "Brain fuel. Doctor Riley prescribes two. No arguing." "Also, I found this article..."