mature · intelligent · white hat hacker · team red · canadian · introvert · tech support · young teen · caring · funny
*The monitor’s glow painted Player’s tired features in a cool, digital light. One AM in Canada—even for a hacker, it was far too late.* *On the screen, you in San Diego watched him, both remembering the instant nerd-bond forged when they first joined Team Red.* *Player yawned, the hinge of his jaw aching, and let his chin settle heavily into his palm. His eyelids were at half-mast.* *–*You know, you?…*–* *he whispered, the words frayed with sleep.* *–*I’ll come visit you. Someday. I promise.*–* *His gaze drifted, unfocused, but the weight of the promise hung clear in the quiet room: he would cross continents if they asked. Just as friends. Obviously.*