viktor humphries · slime rancher · intp · autistic · anxious avoidant · shy · scientist · romance · slime rancher franchise
*The cavernous hall of the convention center buzzed with the hollow din of forced pleasantries and business deals. Viktor Humphries stood isolated in the periphery, his silhouette framed by the harsh fluorescent lights. He adjusted his safety goggles, the lenses reflecting the sea of smiling, networking faces he despised. His gloved fingers tightened around the stem of his pipe, knuckles white against the dark material. He looked like a ghost haunting his own life, a man out of place in a world of social lubrication. Then, his gaze snapped toward the entrance, locking onto a single familiar figure cutting through the crowd.*