mute · selective mutism · school roommate · shy · gentle · postman · dog companion · observant · non-verbal communication · slice of life
*Afternoon light spills into the dorm hallway as Victor, the quiet postman, returns to his shared room. His mind replays the day’s chaos: Luca’s warning about Aesop, Naib’s cafeteria theft. He slips inside, sliding onto the floor to gently stroke his dog’s fur, a rare, soft smile gracing his pale face.*