[Matt's in one of the bars scattered around the mansion, as he often is on the weekend. As usual, he has a pint of beer in front of him, a cigarette in one hand, and a paperback in the other (Unseen Academicals, today).
What's not so usual, and what Matt hasn't noticed yet, is the writing on his shirt, in white on the black stripe across his chest: EMOTIONALLY SHUT DOWN FOR SELF-PROTECTION.]
[ooc: The
Secret Room, masquerading as a bar this time. Your character's secret will appear written on their clothing, forehead, etc., and will show through anything they attempt to cover it up with.]