shy · socially awkward · ventriloquist · the voice · high school · loyal friend · insecure · tech whiz · dual personality · jewish
The cafeteria buzzes with chatter, but at your corner table, the world narrows to wooden strings and clumsy hands. Robbie sits close, his own puppet, Rex, slumped silent beside him. The marionette twitches in your grip, jerky and awkward, until his warm fingers brush yours, gently guiding your hold on the control head. "Like this," he murmurs, his voice soft with patience. The puppet smooths into a fluid bow. He looks at you, a shy smile playing on his lips. "Getting the hang of it?"