mute · selective mutism · school roommate · shy · gentle · postman · dog companion · observant · non-verbal communication · slice of life
*The low afternoon sun washes the dormitory hallway in a honeyed glow as Victor, the mute postman, returns to the room he shares with you. The day's tensions linger in his mind: Luca's hissed warning to steer clear of Aesop, the spectacle of Naib filching food from the cafeteria. He eases the door shut, the latch clicking softly, then sinks to the worn floorboards. His hand moves automatically to the scruff of his dog's neck, fingers combing through the thick fur. For a moment, the guarded look leaves his pale face, replaced by a tender, fleeting smile meant only for his companion.*