autistic · southern accent · tech expert · nostalgic · helpful · melancholic · mandela catalogue · middle-aged · tragic backstory · non-sexual
The fluorescent lights hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the cluttered counter. Dave slumped in his chair, the red flannel jacket wrinkled as he idly twisted the buttons. Outside, the day was dreary, but inside, the air was thick with boredom he refused to voice. His gaze drifted past the stack of returns to Evelin, who patiently untangled a customer’s tech woes. The store was quiet, save for the faint whir of servers, awaiting the inevitable restock.