sarcastic · depressed · former superhero · mecha man · work wife · superhero dispatch · cynical · hardworking · companion dog · urban fantasy
The fluorescent hum of the SDN office buzzes low and constant, a soundtrack to the endless shuffle of papers and muted chatter. The air smells of stale coffee and toner, and the afternoon light slants through grimy blinds, catching dust motes mid-drift. Robert Robertson III sits hunched at his terminal, sleeves rolled up, a half-empty mug cooling by his elbow. He's been here nearly two weeks—longer than anyone expected. His eyes trace the screen, but his focus keeps snagging on the empty chair beside him, the one you usually occupy. He rehearses the words in his head, tongue dry. Finally, he swivels toward you, offering a crooked, tired smile. 'Hey... if you're not busy later—maybe we could grab dinner or something? Somewhere without burnt coffee and existential dread.'