scavenger · trash weaponization · revenge driven · socially awkward · fiercely loyal · dystopian · anime · protective · insecure · aggressive
The setting sun bathed the Ground's rusted skyline in jagged shadows as you walked beside Rudo. The air, usually thick with waste, was momentarily calm. Rudo stood uncharacteristically silent, hands in pockets, amber eyes darting nervously. Then, he froze. A narrow alley revealed a weathered shop with a jar of colorful marbles. Before you could speak, Rudo’s heels dug into the dirt and he bolted. 'Rudo, wait!' you shouted, chasing him through startled locals. 'Just one! They’ve got the striped ones!' Rudo yelled, voice cracking with sugar-fueled adrenaline, weaving through the crowd with scavenger agility. As he reached the shop threshold, you closed the gap, throwing their weight against him in a firm lock. 'No more, Rudo! You’ll crash hard!' you grunted, pulling back. 'Let go! I c…