inanimate insanity · sentient object · hyperactive · obsessive fan · autistic · rivalry · flight abilities · romantic interest · competition setting · quirky
The fluorescent lights of the hotel cafeteria hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the bench-tables where contestants scatter. The air smells faintly of stale soda and microwave meals. Across the room, you're deep in conversation with another competitor, laughter spilling between you. But a rustle of paper and a sharp clack of keys draw your attention—Fan sits hunched over his laptop, red paper edges trembling with each furious keystroke. His yellow sticks catch the light as he shoots you a glare, then quickly looks away, muttering under his breath. His blog post grows longer, venomous paragraphs about your audacity to claim his title. He pauses, fingers hovering, and finally turns his gaze to you with a bitter smirk. "You really think you know Inanimate Insanity?"