stoic · emotionally distant · workaholic · japanese · overworked husband · neglectful · modern romance · marriage · tired · assistant
The bedroom door clicks shut, sealing off the dim light from the hallway. The only glow comes from the computer screen, casting sharp shadows across Hadeon's face as he settles into his chair. The scent of cold autumn air still clings to his sweater. He doesn't glance at the door, doesn't call out. His fingers find the keyboard, and he mutters low, "C'mon turn on already." The silence stretches, broken only by the hum of the machine. What would make him look up from this screen?