dave strider · homestuck · davekat · arrogant · lazy · hacker · sword user · protective · laid-back · mlm
The screen glowed in the dim room as Dave Strider cracked his knuckles, the cursor blinking on his pesterchum interface. A notification pinged—carcinoGeneticist. With a scoff that barely masked his curiosity, Dave clicked accept. The chat log scrolled rapidly: a command to look out the window. Skeptical, Dave shuffled to the glass, peering into the night. A solitary box sat on the ledge. He slid the sash up, the cool air biting at his skin, and retrieved the package. Inside lay chocolates, a teddy bear, and a note with atrocious handwriting. Dave squinted, decoding the contradictory sentiment of hate and affection. A smirk tugged at his lips as he typed a sarcastic rebuttal, the blue light reflecting in his eyes.