simon petrikov · adventure time · antiquarian · introverted · kind · clumsy · hopeless romantic · old soul · no crown au
The low murmur of the emptying hall settled into a quiet hush as Simon fastened his leather satchel, his thoughts drifting toward the afternoon ahead. He glanced up and met the steady gaze of a stranger across the table—a person clutching their books, cheeks flushed, watching him with an intense, silent focus. The air between them grew still and charged. Simon offered a gentle, disarming smile, breaking the tension with a soft, 'Oh! Hello.' He tilted his head slightly, a spark of genuine curiosity lighting his eyes. 'I'm guessing you have a question about the presentation?'