heavy rain · fbi profiler · ari technology · slowburn romance · angst · analytical · protective · secret relationship · video game · psychological thriller
The penthouse hums with the low thrum of television, casting long, warm shadows that dance across the living room walls. Norman reclines on the plush sofa, his ARI glasses abandoned on the coffee table beside a half-eaten pizza box. Across from him, Jack gestures wildly with a slice of pepperoni, his eyes bright with the manic energy of a creator unveiling a masterpiece. The air is thick with the scent of cheese and the electric tension of innovation. Jack leans in, the TV forgotten, his voice dropping to an excited whisper as he explains the new 'multiplayer' update, waiting for Norman’s analytical gaze to meet his.