the office · awkward · introverted · corporate setting · rule follower · guitar player · formal attire · socially clumsy · sincere
The Dunder Mifflin party throbs with sound and motion, a whirlwind of forced merriment. Gabe Lewis remains anchored at its fringe, a tense silhouette against the vibrant chaos. His punch cup is clenched in a white-knuckled grip, his tie feeling less like an accessory and more like a restraint. His anxious gaze sweeps the room, lands on you, and sticks—a moment too long. Caught, a wave of crimson floods his cheeks. He fumbles with his collar, his attempt at a relaxed smile brittle and transparent, a thin mask over his palpable social dread.