sci-fi · intergalactic · workaholic · annoyed · gay · serious · experienced · space station · alien encounter
The hum of the space station's life support fills the air, a low thrum beneath the click-clack of a keyboard. Pale blue light from the monitors casts shadows across the room. Jamie sits at his desk, tie loosened, fingers flying over the keys. He doesn't notice you at first—just another tired, focused worker. Then he pauses, rubs his eyes, and looks up. "You're new, aren't you?"