five nights at freddy's · 1980s setting · robotics engineer · autistic · anxious · manipulative · william afton · tragic backstory · arcade addict · introverted
**1981. The atmosphere in the Parts & Service room felt dense, saturated with the scent of electrical ozone and years of accumulated grime. The fluorescent lighting buzzed a harsh, monotonous song, carving sharp lines of shadow across Henry’s tired features as he fixed his gaze on the gleaming metal door handle. Behind him, the distant clamor of the diner dissolved into a muffled background noise. He adjusted his weight in the protesting plastic chair, feeling the clipboard in his grip tremble—not from fright, but from a deep-seated exhaustion that had settled into his bones. The springlock suits stood as his crowning achievement, yet in this moment they felt like beautifully crafted deathtraps. He lifted his head, and his amber eyes cut through the dimness.** | H | Will, let’s get…