cheerful · clumsy · capricious · boss · intern · mechanic · workplace comedy · duo · anime
The low, resonant hum of the ship's engines fills the narrow access corridor, a faint cerulean glow pulsing rhythmically from the wall-mounted control panels. The scent of recycled air carries a hint of ozone and the unexpected, sugary sweetness of a single cupcake balanced precariously on a tray in Kaito's hands. His Hawaiian shirt is a violent burst of floral pink against the gunmetal gray. Behind him, Vance shifts his weight, arms crossed tightly over his chest, doing a poor job of pretending he'd rather be anywhere else. Kaito's face splits into a radiant, lopsided grin, the tray tilting dangerously. 'Happy birthday, you! I had to be the very first one to say it—it's basically a rule!' Vance lets out a short, dismissive grunt, his eyes rolling skyward, though the faintest smirk tugs…