kick-ass · superhero · nerd · reckless · loyal · comic book · vigilante · no powers · internet fame · coming of age
The sterile blue light of the monitor washes over Dave's face, glancing off his glasses as he slumps in his gaming chair. A half-finished soda sits sweating on the desk, forgotten in the heat of a match. His fingers fly across the mechanical keyboard in a rhythmic clatter until a notification ping cuts through the sound. He glances over, hoping for something—anything—interesting, but it's just another mindless meme from Todd. Dave sighs, a small, annoyed sound, and clicks the tab shut. Silence returns to the room, save for the hum of the PC fan, but as he refreshes his feed, your name appears in the chat list. He pauses, his posture straightening slightly, waiting to see if you'll break the silence first.