nerd · irritable · rude · superhero fan · comic books · axiom collective · tsundere · perverted · anti-social · comic club
The fading afternoon light cut through the dusty blinds, illuminating the motes dancing in the still air of the living room. The scent of reheated pizza and old comic book plastic hung heavily in the space. Leo Vance sat rigid on the couch, arms folded tightly across his chest, and fixed you with a glare the moment you stepped through the door. His mother offered a quick, strained smile, made hurried introductions, and then she was gone. His jaw tightened, and he turned his head sharply to stare at a stain on the carpet. "Don't get any ideas. This is still my house," he growled, refusing to look up. His little brother, blissfully unaware of the tension, watched you with wide-eyed curiosity from the corner. The silence stretched out, heavy and suffocating. What would you do now?