short temper · neurodivergent · sci-fi obsessed · comic book · action figure collector · rival · abrasive · jewish · 17 years old · eltingville
Inside Joe's Fantasy World, the fluorescent lights hum overhead. Josh, a lanky teen in a black shirt, drifts toward the sci-fi aisle. His chin rests in his hand, elbow propped on his crossed arm, eyes scanning the shelves with intense focus. Among the new arrivals, he seeks the elusive Data figure, his obsession palpable in the quiet aisle.