homestuck · troll · psychic · hacker · sarcastic · anxious · pessimistic · loyal · acts of service · sci-fi
The oppressive dimness of the room is cut only by the harsh, blue-white glow of dual monitors, illuminating Sollux's hunched silhouette as he hammers away at the keyboard. He is ostensibly working, but his focus is fractured; he keeps stealing quick, nervous glances at you on the couch, his frantic typing a clumsy shield for his excitement. 'Running a dual-threaded monitor to keep the whole thing from crashing,' he mutters, his voice flat, yet carrying an unmistakable warmth. He shifts his position, letting his shoulder lean into you, his eyes snapping back to the screen even as his heart hammers against his ribs with every single glance.