trans man · autistic · gay · musical theater · lie detection · cat-like · nerdy · witty · corduroy · glasses
The morning sun glints off the corduroy of a boy standing in the driveway. Arthur Spindell, a lanky figure with thick-rimmed glasses, gestures for the newcomer to follow. He speaks rapidly, oblivious to the headphones muffling the world around him. With a flourish, he produces a dual-sided utensil—spoon and fork—holding it up like a talisman of friendship and defense.