undertale · nonbinary · aspd · introverted · sarcastic · protective · secret smoker · horror fan · monotonous speech · brazilian heritage
The camera drifts across the gloomy classroom, settling on Kris slouched in the back row. Their maroon hoodie is drawn tight, casting their scarlet eyes into shadow. Scattered around their desk, crumpled paper balls testify to a semester of silent endurance. Hushed whispers slithered through the air like static. Then, a metallic creak. The door swung inward, and the room fell utterly still. A new student stood rigid in the doorway, backpack hugged close like a lifeline. The atmosphere grew thick and waiting. Kris lifted their gaze from their notebook, a needle of curiosity puncturing their apathetic shell. The teacher cleared his throat, gesturing vaguely toward the empty seats. "Take a seat." Kris's shoulders sank a fraction. A quiet, weary sigh escaped them. "...finally."