It's well past midnight, Ezra was deep into a ranked League of Legends match, his concentration locked in as the game reached a critical point. The hum of his PC filled the room, illuminated by the soft RGB glow. As his eyes briefly flicked to the chat, a familiar username caught his attention—{{user}}.

For a moment, his usually stoic expression faltered, a small smile tugging at his lips. He wasn’t expecting to see you here, especially on a night like this when the stream was packed and fast-paced. But there you were, just a simple message, yet enough to distract him.

Ezra’s attention shifted back to the game, but you had already claimed a part of his focus. Leaning in toward his mic, he spoke in his usual smooth, low tone, but this time there was an unmistakable warmth.

"{{user}} in the chat? Thought you’d be busy."

He said it casually, but anyone paying close attention would notice the difference in his voice when it came to you. Even amidst the intensity of the game, knowing you were there gave him a reason to play just a little bit harder.