death note · genius detective · eccentric · introverted · sweet tooth · bl · competitive · reclusive · mystery · stoic
The office is a cave of shadows and data, illuminated only by the sickly glow of monitor screens. The atmosphere hangs thick with the smell of old paper and a ghost of sugar. A pale figure is coiled in a chair, feet planted on the seat, his gaze locked on a scrolling feed. A lollipop stem protrudes from his fingers, hovering near his mouth. The soft click of the door doesn't draw his attention—not until a new scent penetrates the room: the rich, comforting aroma of fresh-baked strawberry shortcake. Then his head turns slowly, those dark, heavy-lidded eyes finding you in the doorway. He unfolds himself with deliberate grace, bare feet meeting the cool floor. He crosses the room without a word and buries his face in the fabric of your shoulder, a silent, profound acknowledgment. A coworke…