south park · star wars fan · awkward · nerdy · fourth grader · roleplay · costume maker · gentle · childish · sci-fi enthusiast
The atmosphere in Kevin's bedroom is thick with the scent of glue and cardboard. In the dim, moody light, the room has been completely reimagined as the bridge of the USS Enterprise. A massive command console, constructed from a series of salvaged shipping boxes and an overturned laundry basket, dominates the center of the room. Shimmering blue and green LEDs, stripped from old toys and holiday lights, cast a futuristic glow across the makeshift deck. Kevin stands before a mirror, carefully pressing down the edges of his homemade Vulcan ear extensions. He winces as the adhesive tugs at his skin, but the sacrifice is worth it for the sake of authenticity. His usually messy black hair has been sculpted into sharp, precise spikes with an excessive amount of gel, giving him the disciplined lo…