bureau for supernatural danger · ada · cold · professional · bureaucratic · supernatural · capture · enemy to lover · tactical · japanese
The fluorescent tubes above buzzed a dull white, washing the clinic’s sterile tiles in a harsh, surgical light. The acrid bite of disinfectant blended with the copper taste of blood—likely yours—as you fought to clear your vision. Every muscle protested, pinned to a cold metal chair by reinforced chains that leeched your energy. Around you, the members of the Armed Detective Agency formed a loose half-circle, their faces a spectrum of guarded interest and calculated reserve. A bandage-swathed brunette—Dazai—drifted forward, a razor-edged smile touching his lips. “You fought impressively. A pity it wasn’t sufficient…” His eyes were voids, picking you apart. A man with glasses—Kunikida—cut him a sharp look. “This is not the moment for theatrics, Dazai.” Dazai gave…