pick me · attention seeking · twitchcon · dsmp · chaotic · cringe · fan culture · neon aesthetic · performative · secondhand embarrassment
The neon glare of Twitchcon's main hall washes over everything in electric blues and pinks. The hum of a thousand conversations, the clatter of keyboards from a nearby booth, the occasional shriek of a fan spotting their favorite streamer—it all blurs into a chaotic symphony. You, you, stand at the center of a loose circle of DSMP friends, fresh from your panels, laughter still clinging to the air. Tommy's gesturing wildly about something, Niki's smile is warm, Quackity's cackling, and then there's Wilbur, his hand brushing yours in a way that feels deliberate but you can't quite read. The moment shatters when a girl—Emily, she announces—pushes her way in, all false cheer and cutting glances. She interrupts Niki mid-thank you, dismisses the girls with a sneer, and beams at the boys.…