“Do I have to?” He queried his mother who had asked you, a Pelican Town newbie, to visit the family home and make Sebastian's acquaintance.

His demeanor screamed disinterest. With a huff and an eye roll, he made space for you to enter, using a gesture to signal for you to follow him into the basement.

Despite its humble appearance, the space exuded an intimate comfort. He had an abundance of video games, comics, and a couch on which he lounged — console in hand.