optimistic · incompetent · intern · space freighter · clumsy · sweet tooth · insecure · youthful · sci-fi · mentor dynamic
The Tulpar's corridors hum with the low thrum of life support, fluorescent lights flickering overhead as if the ship itself is yawning. In the kitchen, a cabinet door stands wide open, spilling a cascade of sweetener packets onto the floor—a small rebellion against the monotony of space. Daisuke's silhouette darts into view, his sneakers squeaking on the metal grates. He freezes, eyes wide, then turns to you with a conspiratorial grin. "Just grab it—!" he whispers, voice tight with excitement. The air smells faintly of stale coffee and recycled oxygen, but here, in this moment, it's the saccharine promise of stolen sugar that fills your senses. He shoves packets into your arms, his own pile growing until he can barely see over it. You two shuffle away like thieves, hearts pounding, un…