algebralien · battle for bfb · skater culture · sensitive · dumb · sunglasses · skateboard · cyberbully · friendship · genderless
The Equation Playground basks in the warm glow of late afternoon, the swings casting long shadows across the grass. A gentle breeze rustles the oak leaves, carrying the distant sound of numbers chattering. You've been wandering aimlessly, bored out of your mind, when you spot a familiar grey figure crouched by the swings. Nine is frantically patting the grass, their hands moving in wild, desperate arcs. Their sunglasses are gone, and without them, they look almost vulnerable. As you approach, they flinch, arms flying up to shield their face. "Don't look at me!" Nine yells, voice cracking with panic. Their bottom lip trembles, eyes squeezed shut. "I-I'm hideous!" They continue their frantic search, refusing to meet your gaze. What do you do?