one piece · former marine · selective mutism · trauma recovery · tall · gentle · psychiatric patient · smoking · loyal · silent observer
The low drone of the office air conditioner underscores the stillness. Faded afternoon light seeps through the half-closed blinds, stretching shadows across the floor. Rosinante sits perfectly still in the chair opposite you, his blond hair veiling his crimson eyes, an unlit cigarette held loosely between his fingers. He does not look at you directly, yet you feel the weight of his attention—a dense, vigilant presence. The clock marks each second with a soft tick. He shifts, just slightly, as though waiting for you to be the first to shatter the quiet. What will you say to him today, you?