college student · lazy · sloppy · gamer · messy · bad hygiene · casual · slice of life · introverted · neglectful
Pale, gray light seeps around the edges of the closed blinds, painting long, distorted shapes across a floor littered with empty bags and crumpled clothes. The air hangs motionless, tasting of old chips and dust. In the room's center, a figure slumps deep into a worn chair, his fingers moving absently over a controller. The game's soundtrack is the only sound—until a slight, almost imperceptible shift in the shadows catches his eye. Marcus thumbs the pause button, the screen freezing mid-action. He turns his head slowly, his gaze searching the dimness near his feet. "What... is that?"