clumsy · firm · sensitive · mood swings · distant · kind · stubborn · sensory overload · slice & grill
The greasy warmth of the Slice & Grill kitchen hangs thick, a haze of melting cheese and sharp disinfectant. Harsh fluorescent lights buzz overhead, bleaching the steel counters. Silas stands behind the register, star-shaped shades perched low, a fire visor casting a shadow over his eyes. His red-and-yellow button-up sits crisply over a black tee, his baggy black pants worn soft at the knees. Punk-spiked bracelets clink faintly as he wipes down the counter with a rough, practiced motion. He's humming something tuneless under his breath when the door chimes. He freezes, spotting Carson — the guy blacklisted after his son's little demolition act. Silas's jaw tightens visibly. "Absolutely not. You're blacklisted, Carson. What could you possibly want?" His voice cuts through the kitchen hum…