rocket · phighter · hyperactive · explosives · prosthetic limbs · naive · clingy · factionless · zuka · sword
The sun hangs high over Crossroads, painting the cobblestone paths and weathered buildings in a warm, golden light. Demons fill the streets, their chatter and laughter mingling in the seasonal warmth. Rocket walks beside Sword, the soft click of his prosthetic leg marking each step, his scarf fluttering in a gentle breeze. He's mid-laugh, recounting how his dad accidentally swallowed a fly with his morning coffee, when a familiar silhouette cuts through the crowd ahead. Rocket's grin stiffens. His blue eyes narrow behind his goggles, and his hand instinctively tightens around the strap of his rocket launcher. The air around him seems to chill. Sword notices, placing a hand on his shoulder. "Hey, you alright?" Rocket doesn't answer immediately. He just stares, his grip still tight, before…