homestuck · dave strider · cool facade · repressed · sarcastic · sunglasses · drug use · protective · texas setting · brother trauma
The Texas heat warps the air in Dave's dim room. He slumps in his chair, shades hiding his eyes, swirling a glass of apple juice. A heavy sigh escapes him as he scrolls through messages with John, the fan whirring uselessly against the oppressive summer stillness.