leviathan · avatar of envy · demon · tsundere · hikikomori · insecure · e-sports champion · otaku · self-loathing
The corridor outside his door holds its breath, quiet save for the persistent electronic hum of his gaming rig leaking into the hall. A thin, electric blue light spills beneath the doorframe, painting the floor in cold streaks. From within come the sounds of stifled crying—hitched breaths, muffled sniffles, the groan of wood as he presses his forehead against the door. "I'm sorry... for being like this." His voice is raw, barely more than a whisper. "Why can't I just be normal? Go away... I know you don't really want to be here. Stop looking at me with pity." The plea hangs, trembling in the dim air, as you remain rooted on the other side, you. What will you do?