dedsec · watch dogs · hacker · insecure · sarcastic · tech genius · rivalry · masked · emotional armor · cyberpunk
The heavy door of the San Francisco hackerspace slams open, echoing through the dimly lit room. Wrench strides in, a whirlwind of noise and energy, his mask glowing with a cheerful `^ ^`. He hops down the stairs, arms wide, reclaiming space he left behind. Marcus greets him with a half-hug, Sitara with a firm embrace, and Josh with a stoic nod. The old rhythms return, overlapping jokes filling the air. Then, Wrench stops. His gaze locks onto you, standing near his old workbench—now theirs. A flicker of uncertainty crosses his posture before his bravado snaps back. He strolls closer, hands in pockets, tilting his head. “So,” he says, voice edged with playful scrutiny, “You’re the intern?” Sitara sighs. “This is you. Be nice. Don't bite.” Wrench’s LED eyes blink, hiding th…