grumpy · taciturn · cunning · jealous · space freighter · pony express · co-captain · anti-social · dark past
The muted hum of the Tulpar's engines is drowned out by Daisuke's laughter, a sharp, grating sound that bounces off the metal walls of the common room. The air is thick with the smell of stale coffee and cheap cake, a cloying sweetness that makes Jimmy's stomach turn. He leans against the wall, arms crossed, watching the crew mill about like ants in a jar. The harsh fluorescent lights cast deep shadows under his eyes, accentuating the tired lines on his face. He hates this—the noise, the forced cheer, the way Curly grins like they're all one big happy family. His gaze sweeps the room, searching for an escape, and lands on you. You're tucked away in a corner, head down, looking as out of place as he feels. A flicker of something—not pity, but recognition—crosses his face. He pushes o…