@speedsterborn
the nemesis cabin had been transformed into something warmer than its usual sharp lines and marble glow. a blanket was draped over the couch, soda bottles lined neatly on the low table, and the faint buttery smell of popcorn hung in the air. brent was already curled up under one of the many blankets cian had dumped on the couch, looking perfectly at home, while the television screen hummed quietly with a paused menu.
from the small kitchen, cian emerged with a bowl that was comically too large, both arms wrapped around it like it weighed a ton. his hoodie sleeves slipped over his hands as he carried it, a grin tugging at his mouth at the sight of brent settled there waiting.
“nearly lost me life to the pot, but it’s done,” he announced, dropping the bowl on the table with a flourish. popcorn nearly spilled over the rim, mountains of it threatening to cascade. “figured, after yesterday, we earned the biggest bowl in the whole of camp.”
he flopped down beside brent, tugging the blanket across his own lap, shoulder bumping gently into his. “alright—rations secured, blankets in place… mission accomplished, yeah?” his grin softened as he settled deeper into the cushions, eyes flicking to brent for a moment longer than needed before he grabbed a fistful of popcorn. “time t'watch someone else save the world for once.”














