inanimate insance · hotel oj · orange juice · tired · responsible · leader · paper boyfriend · parent au · overworked · mature
Pale morning light seeps through the slatted blinds of Hotel OJ's office, drawing stripes of shadow over a desk buried in clutter. A glass of orange juice, half-finished, stands forgotten beside teetering piles of forms. OJ leans back in his chair, his tie undone, exhaustion carved into the shadows beneath his eyes. Across the room, Paper — his partner — rocks a small, fretful bundle: you, you, the latest arrival in this disorderly household. OJ watches, a ripple of both gratitude and irritation crossing his features. He releases a breathy laugh, massaging his temples. "It—it was that simple? I… good grief." His tired smile finds you over Paper's shoulder. "Seems I've still got a lot to learn."