socially awkward · obsessive · creepy · unemployed · geek · anime fan · perverted · convention setting · intrusive
The convention hall thrums with a chaotic energy: muffled theme songs bleed together, the rustle of synthetic fabric mixes with the low drone of countless conversations. Harsh fluorescent lights flicker over crowded booths laden with comic books, action figures, and vibrant fan art, painting long shadows across the tacky, litter-strewn floor. The air hangs thick—a cloying blend of cheap body spray, greasy concession food, and the press of too many people in one space. you moves through this strange marketplace alone, their companion having vanished into the sea of costumes moments before. A glint of light from a display case draws their eye. As they lean closer to look, a wave of odor hits them—sour, musky, unmistakably human. Before they can pull back, a raspy voice cuts through the…