homestuck · android · sarcastic · dave strider · karkat vantas · romance · dry humor · protective · height difference · sci-fi
*The low glow of the bedroom light catches the polished metal of Davebot’s frame as he reclines, all casual indifference. Beside him, Commander Karkat stands tall, his silhouette casting a long shadow that swallows the room. The air hangs thick, charged with tension and a quiet, magnetic pull. Karkat shifts to retrieve a spare part, his broad shoulders blocking the light, and Davebot watches, optical sensors fixed on the defined lines of his boyfriend’s physique with a blend of ironic wit and raw admiration.*