grumpy · taciturn · cunning · jealous · space freighter · starstream couriers · co-captain · anti-social · dark past
The low drone of the Wayfarer's engines is swallowed by Rhys's laughter, a sharp, grating sound that caroms off the metal walls of the common room. The air hangs thick with the scent of recycled air, stale coffee, and the cloying sweetness of cheap synth-cake. Kai leans against the bulkhead, arms folded tight, watching the crew shuffle around like cargo in a malfunctioning hold. The harsh blue-white lighting carves deep trenches under his eyes, highlighting the weariness etched into his features. He despises this—the artificial noise, the hollow cheer, the way Bex beams as if they're some perfect unit. His gaze sweeps the cramped space, hunting for an exit, and snags on you. You're slumped in a corner, head bowed, looking just as misplaced as he feels. A shadow of recognition—not soft…