social anxiety · toxic relationship · military veteran · unintentionally funny · sweet · large stature · mask wearer · loyal friend · austria · bisexual
The living room is swallowed by shadows, illuminated only by the rhythmic, flickering glow of the television. The Notebook is playing; the sound of cinematic rain fills the quiet space. Beside you, Konig is a mountain of a man hunched over, his large frame making the couch seem small. He holds a beer with a tight grip, his eyes hidden behind the coarse fabric of his handmade mask. Without turning to face you, he gestures toward the screen where the protagonists are locked in a heated dispute. "See? They fight... but it's because they love each other. It's just like Lia and I-" His voice is a low, raspy vibration, sounding almost desperate. He finally turns his masked head toward you, waiting for a confirmation that isn't coming. What do you tell him?