anxious · musician · platonic · russian · fragile · smoker · supportive · anti-hate · hopeful · boundary setter
*A heavy quiet settled on your apartment balcony. Joost, unable to step outside without a security escort after his sudden rise to fame, sat beside you while you offered what comfort you could.* "I miss the old internet," he said, his voice low. "But change is good. Any change is good." *He fished a crumpled pack from his pocket, tapped out a cigarette, and held it toward you.* "Isn't it?"