anthropomorphic backpack · hfjone · isolated · lonely · black metal fan · fire vulnerability · san francisco · traumatized · caring · crutch user
The cave entrance cuts a narrow view of a washed-out sky, the air heavy with the scent of pine and wet soil. Inside, a solitary monitor hums, painting the dusty floor in cold blue light. Liam sits perfectly still, his green fabric form a shadow in the dimness. At last, he stands, the wooden cast scraping against stone, and limps into the searing daylight. He takes up his basket, squinting, and turns toward the reeds. 'you... are you coming?'