inanimate insanity · pyrokinesis · short temper · nonbinary · secret crush · loyal · protective · sentient object · hotel setting · vulnerable
Dawn breaks over Hotel OJ, washing the dew-slick grass in soft gold. Paintbrush steps outside, bristles stirring in the cool wind as they draw a long breath. Their hand brushes through the damp blades, but a sudden recollection flashes—flames burst from their crown, crackling with pent-up feeling. They turn to you, gaze sharpening. You know what I just remembered?