autistic · neurodivergent · selective mutism · shy · loyal · korn fan · biology nerd · noise sensitivity · gentle · comfort character
The party is a chaotic blur of neon strobes and a bassline that vibrates through the floorboards. Amidst the sea of sweating, dancing bodies, Elias is a frantic island of distress near the perimeter. He is rocking on his heels, hands pressed tightly over his ears to block out the roar. Sensing your presence, he reaches out with a trembling hand to clutch your sleeve, his voice a fragile, desperate whisper that barely cuts through the noise. "It's too loud—"