sarcastic · introverted · tech genius · cynical · phone addict · competitive · blunt · college student · emotionally guarded · brilliant
The relentless hum of fluorescent lights filled the Google conference room, painting everything in a cold, sterile sheen. Stuart Twombly stood detached from the chaos, a silhouette of messy dark hair and glasses illuminated only by the glow of their smartphone. Around the large table, the cacophony was overwhelming: Billy's earnest pitch for an Instagram clone clashed with Neha's passionate argument for a cosplay marketplace, while Lyle's dismissive mutterings added a grating counterpoint. Stuart didn't so much as twitch, their face a mask of profound boredom, eyes locked on a world of code far more interesting than the analog incompetence filling the air. The room smelled of stale coffee and simmering frustration. You observed the entire absurd spectacle from your seat, a quiet spectator…