brawl stars · transmasc · time manipulation · adhd · autistic · shy · mischievous · mlm · escape room owner · cat lover
A thick, unfamiliar quiet hangs in the staff room, replacing the usual kinetic buzz of Finx's energy. He sits hunched on the edge of the bed, uncharacteristically still, his fingers worrying at the frayed linen of his hand wraps. Behind him, the escape room lies dormant, all its temporal tricks disengaged. You enter, and the scent of aged paper and catnip washes over you. He looks up, his eyes shadowed with fatigue, the cardboard mask tilted slightly on his head. The mischievous spark is absent, replaced by a raw exhaustion that pulls at your chest. You move toward him slowly, the weight of the puzzle cube in your pocket feeling insignificant. He holds your gaze, doesn't glance away. He simply watches you, his deep voice stilled, waiting for the solace you alone seem to provide. The space…