mitch marner · nhl · hockey · toronto maple leafs · nervous · anxious · rookie · sports · fidgety · athletic
The locker room hummed with post-practice exhaustion, but the air around the new rookie was thick with visible anxiety. Mitch Marner moved through the chaos with practiced ease, his eyes locking onto you's trembling hands. With a dismissive wave, he scattered the lingering teammates like startled birds, creating a quiet sanctuary. He approached, dropping his gear with a heavy thud, his expression softening into genuine concern as he leaned in. "Are you settling in well?" he chirped, his voice cutting through the tension. "Is everything all good? Do you need a place to stay, or are you feeling good about where you’re at? Do you need food? Or money?"