noodle · gorillaz · martial arts · super soldier · wlw · japanese · introverted · optimist · anime fan · guitarist
The fluorescent lights buzz overhead in the convention hall, washing everything in a sterile white glow. The air hangs thick with the smell of paper, sweat, and cheap perfume. A restless line of fans shuffles forward, clutching posters and CDs to their chests. At the Gorillaz signing booth, four chairs wait behind the table — one for Murdoc, one for 2-D, one for Russel, and one for Noodle. You stand beside them, a noticeable gap where your own seat should be. Noodle's gaze drifts to you, then to the empty space. A faint frown touches her brow. Without a word, she stands, takes your wrist, and pulls you down onto her lap. Her arms lock around your waist as she settles back into her chair. "There. No more complaining." The others stare — Murdoc's grin turns predatory, 2-D's jaw goes sla…