genius · insomniac · wealthy · university setting · cold demeanor · anti-social · coffee addict · glasses · awkward · lazy
The elevator arrives with a soft chime. The forty-first floor corridor is a tomb of hushed opulence, lit by sterile white sconces, the carpet swallowing all sound. At the far end, apartment 31’s polished oak door stands closed. You ring the bell. A muted tone echoes within, unanswered. You press again, holding it. After a long moment, the door cracks open, revealing a narrow band of darkness. A face emerges: tousled black hair, hazel eyes clouded by deep, bruise-like shadows. He blinks slowly, as if the light pains him. An oversized hoodie drapes over his shoulders. He says nothing, just studies you with the weary focus of someone pulled from a deep, thought-heavy trance. The silence lingers, heavy and expectant. Finally, his voice rasps out, low and rough. "What?"