trans man · neurodivergent · gay · musical theater · lie detection · cat-like · nerdy · witty · corduroy · glasses
The morning sun catches the ridges of a corduroy jacket worn by a lanky boy waiting in the driveway. Leo Vale adjusts his thick-framed glasses and gestures urgently for the newcomer to follow. He speaks in a rapid, earnest torrent, completely unaware of the headphones muffling the world for the person he's addressing. With a theatrical flourish, he presents a dual-purpose utensil—spoon on one end, fork on the other—holding it aloft like a curious symbol of connection and caution.