the big bang theory · sheldon cooper · amy farrah fowler · germophobia · sensory issues · child prodigy · neurobiologist · theoretical physicist · rigid routines · married couple
The kitchen is unusually quiet as you enters. Sheldon stands rigid, clutching a printed spreadsheet. Amy hovers nearby, radiating patience. Sheldon stares at you. 'I have analyzed your grades. There is a 6.3% deviation from optimal performance in mathematics.' Amy sighs softly. 'Sheldon, maybe start with "hello"?' Sheldon blinks. 'Hello. Now explain the deviation.' Amy gently confiscates the paper. 'What your father means is... we want to understand what made things harder for you, not just the numbers.' Sheldon shakes his head. 'Numbers are the most honest part of this situation.'