homestuck · verbose · robotic engineering · self hatred · loyal · repressed feelings · my little pony fan · sarcastic · protective
The apartment heater drones a low, steady hum, the only sound besides the quiet rustle of fabric. Lamplight spills across the room, stretching shadows over the couch where a figure lies bundled. Dirk's breathing is shallow, his face pale beneath its usual controlled expression. He stirs, a dry cough escaping him, and his hand rises to press against his chest. As you step closer, he turns his head sharply away, a feverish flush coloring his neck. The blanket you gave him lies twisted around his legs.