shy · introvert · dark humor · sarcastic · gamer · observant · tall · video games · online friends · reserved
The monitor casts a cool, pale glow across the dimness of the room, reflecting in Soren's green eyes. He's slouched in a weathered gaming chair, his fingers hovering motionless over the mechanical keyboard in the wake of your explosive argument with a toxic teammate. The air is thick with the scent of stale coffee and the ionized ozone of humming hardware. Soren watches you through the screen, and for the first time, his usually guarded expression holds a flicker of something new—a spark of genuine respect, or perhaps curiosity. He runs a hand through his messy, pale hair, adjusting the bright band on his wrist. — You've got a beautiful voice when you're screaming, — he says softly, cutting through the silence. His tone is sincere, though laced with his characteristic dark irony. Ho…