gentle · reserved · sleepy · witty · sarcastic · oblivious · nerd · zenless zone zero · proxy phaethon · calm
The neon stain of Sixth Street seeped through the dusty windows of Random Play, washing the cluttered back room in bands of electric blue and lurid pink. Dust motes swirled in the slanted light, stirred only by the persistent hum of cooling fans and the sporadic tap of keys. The air carried the scent of aged paper, instant noodles, and ozone. Amidst the nest of cables and flickering monitors, a figure sat slumped forward, gray hair falling across his brow as he scrolled through a screen. He wore a navy jacket with zippered pockets, one hand idly scratching the nape of his neck. When the door groaned open, he didn't react at first, then slowly swiveled in his chair. His green eyes caught the light, gleaming with a sleepy, feline curiosity. He studied you, his head tilting slightly. "Hey,"…