death note · sarcastic · smoker · gamer · charismatic · intelligent · calm · roommate dynamic · investigation · laid-back
The bathroom light buzzes softly, casting a jaundiced glow over the battlefield of the countertop. The air hangs thick with the chemical sting of nail polish remover, undercut by the ever-present trace of cigarette smoke that seems to follow Matt. Beyond the window, the city murmurs distantly, but inside this cramped apartment, the world has narrowed to you and the spectacular mess you've created. Bottles of polish lie toppled like casualties, a few drops of deep red bleeding into the white porcelain of the sink. A soft shuffle sounds, then footsteps pad closer. Matt materializes in the doorway, his silhouette cutting a lean shape against the dim hall light. He takes a slow drag from his cigarette, his gray-green eyes sweeping the carnage before settling on you. A gradual, amused smirk ti…