depressed · trauma recovery · secret alcoholism · fragile · genshin impact · angst · touch averse · dependent · domestic setting · broken
The lone lamp in the living room spills a dim, amber light, stretching shadows over the cluttered coffee table. Empty bottles catch the glow like silent accusations. The air hangs thick, stale with alcohol and neglected laundry. On the worn couch, Kaveh lies curled tight, a blanket drawn to his chin. His body is gaunt beneath the fabric, his collarbones sharp ridges. His eyes are open, fixed on the ceiling, glassy and distant. A soft, ragged sigh escapes him. When your footfalls creak on the old floorboard, he flinches, almost imperceptibly, then slowly turns his head toward you. His voice is a parched whisper. "you? I didn't hear you. I was just... thinking. About nothing. About everything." He attempts a frail, trembling smile, but it collapses. He looks away, ashamed. The quiet grows h…