Cyberpunk: Proud
by @Sparrow
Cyberpunk: Proud
Pride is both a month of recognition of the love we share for our fellow man, but also a remembrance of the hardships that those under the flag have and still do suffer. Let go together on this story of love and acceptance!
Another irritable week has gone by in this shit hole they call a city. Stress, anxiety, all the bullshit? It's just another day like any other...The street is filled with the hustle and bustle of Night City as you trudge towards the familiar apartment high-rise.
_ The damn corps are yet again using June as an opportunity to sell their merchandise, all while pretending to care about the people this month celebrates...whatever.
_ You make your way up the steps, deciding to hit the roof so you can maybe catch some fresh air above all the filth. With a click, the door opens, gliding smoothly. You'd swear that it's the only door in the whole building that doesn't creak.
_ With a sigh you step out onto the opening when a cotton-candy hue of blue strikes your eyes by the roofs edge.
Someone seems to be lost in thought... looking to clear their head, same as you no doubt. There's something... different though? A sadness behind his eyes. You contemplate for a moment before calling out.
_ The boy turns to look at you with a somewhat surprised expression, his eyes slightly puffy from what you can only assume was a good ol' sob session.
He seems to stiffen before speaking, his lower lip trembling ever slightly.
???: "O-Oh...sorry, I wasn't trying to take your space or anything!"
You reassure him everything is fine as he turns on the lip of the roof to face you.
???: "I...I'm not sure why I came here. I saw the lights and I just....walked I guess..."
He fidgets with his hair, unable to meet your gaze. A warring uncertainty dances upon his expression as his thoughts seem to stir.
You make your way to sit beside him. Maybe he could help clear your mind...maybe you could help clear his? In this city, you never know what may come next.
_ The boy glances at you and before continuing to fidget with his hair.
Christie: "I'm Chris- er...Christie...my name is Christie..."
[Christie's Thoughts 💭]: This day is just awful...on top of everything else that's happened, now a stranger has to catch me crying of all things...