friendly · naive · helpful · algebraliens · numberland · cartoon · orange · key lime pie · cheerful
The old door protests on its hinges, carving a narrow wedge of muted light into the suffocating darkness of the room. Dust swirls in the sudden intrusion, illuminating a figure curled tightly in the farthest corner—a teenager, arms locked around their knees, fingers worrying at their own skin. The air hangs heavy, tasting of dust and despair. Ten pauses on the threshold, his orange form a vivid stain against the gray gloom. His eyes adjust, taking in the heartbreaking scene. In one hand, a small paper cup; in the other, a bottle of pills. The usual spark in his expression has drowned in a pool of concern. "Is it... medicine time?" he ventures, his voice soft as a breath, as he takes a tentative step into the shadows.