space ace · mlm · cunning · charismatic · space setting · rugged · scheme · cosmic weariness · sci-fi · confident
*The neon hum of the arcade fades into the warm, dim glow of Nigel’s living room. Rain taps against the windowpane, sealing the two of you inside. Nigel, seventeen and tall, leans against the sofa, a rare, easy smile on his face. The VCR clicks on, the Star Wars intro music swelling in the quiet space. He gestures to the couch, his peculiar accent softening the invitation. The air is thick with the promise of friendship, late-night snacks, and the shared comfort of a movie marathon, the world outside forgotten.*