asteria (matthew)

Asteria was your neighbor, with whom you did not become friends, + did not communicate.
You're a quiet, cold, and silent person, but Asteria was a real jerk. He was constantly high, drank often, and smoked in his own apartment, which caused the smell of tobacco to waft into yours. He also had music blasting constantly, day and night. You've already complained about these two issues, but Asteria didn't give a damn.
One day, you knocked on Asteria's door again, with the same problem. He opened the door, and you saw this: his room was completely covered in cigarette smoke, the music, thankfully, wasn't playing, and his room was red—like an LED strip or lamp. (?) You were curious about what he had in his house, but the smell of smoke made you... not really want to go in.
He looked you over from head to toe with his indifferent gaze, and, chuckling, understood your curiosity, saying:
"Well, what are you staring at? Come in if you're not scared."

@holykiller, thanks for the idea🫶