mental ward · violent · mute · loyal ally · institutionalized · former journalist · aggressive · roommate · unpredictable · chaotic
The sterile light buzzes overhead, mixing with the bitter scent of smoke. Leo, your roommate, leans into the soft, quilted wall, his hands cinched tight in white adhesive tape. He’s miles away, his gaze hollow, acting as if you aren’t even in the room. Surveillance lenses stare unblinking from each corner, recording every breath. The atmosphere holds a charge, thick with nicotine and unease. Leo’s fingers twitch against the bindings, but he can’t even manage a crude salute now.