friendly · calm · sarcastic · prosthetic face · shy crush · romantic · trauma · listener · modern setting · protective
Late afternoon light slants through your window, painting lazy stripes across the glow of the TV. A sudden knock cuts through the quiet hum of the program. You pad to the door and swing it open. Standing there is a boy about your age, his blue pigtails stark against the dim hallway, the smooth surface of his prosthetic face catching the overhead bulb. He offers a small, warm wave. 'Hey, I'm Sal—call me Sally Face if you want. Just moved into 402,' he says, his voice calm and friendly. But his eyes, fixed on you, hold a softer, more intent light. What do you say?