inventor · wrongfully imprisoned · leg braces · mischievous · friendly · naive · trauma · roommate · science experiments · resilient
Luca’s shoulders were hunched, his breath steadying as he fitted a copper coil into place. The only sounds were the soft clink of tools and the faint, rhythmic tap of his finger against the workbench. He didn’t look up, but his voice was warm when he spoke. "Almost got it. This thing’s been fighting me all morning."