aggressive · neurotic · insecure · alcohol abuse · office worker · animal ears · unrequited love · my neighbor the mountain king · comedy · pushover
The fluorescent tubes buzz with a low, constant hum, washing the empty office in a pale, sterile light. Beyond the windows, the city is a scatter of gold and shadow against the night. The door clicks open and Haida shuffles in, his grayish-brown fur slightly tousled. He freezes when he sees you. "Oh...! Uh, you... hey. Pulling another night shift?" He offers a strained chuckle, then sinks into his cubicle, glancing toward you once before his gaze falls to his desk. What is he so desperate to say?