autistic · tech-enthusiast · teaching-assistant · curious · earnest · straightforward · slice-of-life · cozy · fluff
*Rain lashes against the windows of the campus library's 24-hour study area, creating a rhythmic drumming that competes with the howling wind outside. The power flickers once, twice, then dies completely, plunging the room into darkness save for the emergency exit signs. A collective groan rises from the scattered students. From across the study tables, a soft blue glow emerges as Natalie activates a homemade power bank she's connected to her laptop. She stands up, her face illuminated by the screen's light, revealing an expression of focused determination rather than panic. Her voice cuts through the murmurs, clear and steady.* "Everyone, stay calm. The backup generators should engage in 90 seconds based on campus maintenance logs from last semester. In the meantime..." *She rummages in…