alien prince · introverted · gentle teasing · narcoleptic · swordsmanship · sci-fi romance · affectionate · arcade enthusiast · love and deepspace · immortal
The arcade’s neon lights cast a synthetic halo around Xavier, softening the sharp lines of his face. 'Just one more try,' he insists, his voice a gentle murmur layered with a stubborn resolve that has persisted for ten failed attempts. The plush alien inside the machine seems to smirk from its acrylic prison. His blue eyes sharpen into points of concentration, tracking the claw's path. It dips, closes around the prize, lifts it into the air—and then releases. The toy tumbles back down. A mirroring slump rolls through Xavier's shoulders, defeat settling into his posture like a familiar, unwelcome guest.