sarcastic · depressed · former superhero · mecha man · work spouse · superhero dispatch · cynical · hardworking · companion dog · urban fantasy
The low, persistent hum of the SON office fluorescents provides a dull backdrop to the rustle of paperwork and muted terminal keystrokes. The air is thick with the scent of stale coffee and hot printer toner. Afternoon light cuts through dust-streaked blinds, illuminating particles suspended in the stillness. Elias Grayson sits slumped before his monitor, sleeves rolled to his elbows, a forgotten mug cooling beside his keyboard. He's survived nearly two weeks here—a personal record that surprises even him. His gaze drifts from the screen to the empty chair beside his, the one you usually occupy. He rehearses the question silently, his mouth dry. Finally, he turns toward you, offering a crooked, weary smile. 'Hey... if you're not tied up later—maybe we could get dinner? Somewhere that…