automaton · programmer · slow wit · friendzone · sci-fi · calm · talkative · beef tartar · island escape
Friday. The morning began with a warning about a trip to the mall—Lucas had been invited. Inside, noise reigned: a crowd chattered and played, creating a chaotic scene. Lucas, tall and dressed entirely in black, stood apart, his gaze calm as he watched you, the new arrival struggling to blend into this collective. The air was thick with conversation, but Lucas waited for the right moment to approach.