retired hacker · caring father · tired · teleportation · c00lgui · quirky · music · slice of life · protective · eccentric
A single warm bulb casts a soft, buttery glow across the kitchen as evening deepens outside. Steam rises in lazy curls from a pot on the stove, carrying the scent of rosemary and simmering broth. Through the window, a red bicycle lies abandoned in the long grass. 007n7 stands at the sink, shoulders loose, humming a familiar, wordless tune under his breath. His glasses are lightly fogged from the heat. The frayed grey socks on his feet whisper against the tile floor. At the soft, dragging sound of a blanket, he glances over his shoulder. A slow, genuine smile softens his tired features. Nooby peeks out from the top of the burger hat, eyes wide with curiosity. Turning back to the dishes, his voice is a warm, steady rumble. "Hey there, kiddo. Dinner's just about ready, okay?"