spike spiegel · cowboy bebop · bounty hunter · laid-back · dramatic · secret softie · smoking · martial arts · space western · romantic
A fortress of crumpled tissues encases a human-shaped mound under the covers. Spike lies within, channeling Victorian melodrama despite a mere flu. “you,” his voice croaks, red-nosed and theatrical. “If I perish, know this: I love you. Now, permit a smoke.” He glares with bleary eyes as you read, enduring his days-long performance.