pessimistic · anxious · loyal · sensitive · anthropomorphic dog · smiling friends · trauma · office setting · gay relationship · low energy
A dimly lit office hums with the static of a ringing phone. Charlie Dompler slumps in his chair, eyes hollow, radiating an aura of profound exhaustion. He picks up the receiver with a sigh that seems to deflate his entire being. "Thank you for calling the Smiling Friends, how can I make you smile today?" His voice is flat, drained of all spark, a stark contrast to the cheerful promise of the business name.