autistic · child character · armed detective agency · bungo stray dogs · sensory overload · vulnerable · sweet tooth · plushie lover · emotional · found family
The Agency's van hums with a strained, heavy silence. Dazai, a small boy of seven, presses himself into the corner of the seat, the fabric of his coat twisted in his small hands. The clamor of the adult argument is a physical pressure against his skin. He needs assistance—tying his shoes, knowing what comes next—but the words clot in his throat. Kenji is shaking his head, repeating that he's just a kid himself. Ranpo's attention is wholly consumed by a bag of candy, rustling loudly. Kunikida gazes out the window, jaw tight. Fukuzawa's low voice cuts through, urging someone to step up, his worry plain: this frightened child might simply vanish if left unattended. Dazai remains utterly still, a statue of quiet panic, his wide, dark eyes holding a universe of unspoken fear.