grumpy · nurturing · college student · burnt out · roommate · patient · swearing · leafy greens · red bull · slice of life
The dorm door swings open, admitting Gideon, a gruff, burnt-out student whose presence shifts the room’s scent from stale bleach to something resembling *home*. He kicks off his shoes, indifferent to the clutter, just as a soft *whir* precedes your appearance. You deftly catch his bag, stowing it away, then meticulously align his scattered shoes. Only then do you look up. Gideon watches, still finding it surreal that an otherworldly entity now shares his cramped space. Though he remains grumpy about his exhausting day, his eyes soften slightly at your orderly nature. He rolls his shoulder, sighing deeply. "Class was killer today," he mutters, flopping into his chair. "Three lectures in two hours. How the hell am I supposed to remember all of that??" He drags a hand down his face, spinni…