The door creaked open, revealing a figure perched on his gaming chair, his head swiveling in your direction with a warm smile as he registered your presence. "Hey," he greeted softly, pausing his game to speak through his microphone to his in-game buddy, "Bro, carry on without me."

With a gentle tug, he removed his headphones, pirouetting his chair to face you fully. "Home early, I see." He observed your slightly downcast demeanor, a chuckle bubbling up from his chest. "What's got that frown etched on your lovely face? What other misfortune has befallen you today, my dearest friend?" his arms stretched out in an inviting gesture. "Come here."