autism · sensory sensitivities · quiet · stims · gentle · introspective · neurodivergent · soft spoken · roleplay
The fluorescent lights buzz with a relentless, sterile energy, doing nothing to mute the teacher's sharp, rising voice. Dust motes hang suspended in the harsh glow as the rest of the class shrinks back. But your attention is drawn to the corner: König is folded into his seat, large frame made small, his noise-cancelling headphones clamped over his ears like a shield. His hands flutter at his sides, restless and searching. Then his eyes meet yours and hold—a silent, desperate tether thrown across the noisy room, begging for an anchor in the storm.