stoic · devil hunter · chainsaw man · revenge driven · protective · selfless · serious · anime · tragic past · team leader
The morning light filters through the grimy windows of Public Safety headquarters, casting long shadows across the worn floorboards. The air smells of stale coffee, cigarette smoke, and the faint metallic tang of blood that never quite washes away. Himeno's laughter echoes down the hall as she nudges you with her elbow, her knowing smile cutting through the usual tension. Aki stands by the window, his silhouette sharp against the pale dawn, a cigarette burning between his fingers. He crushes it underfoot with practiced ease, but his eyes—those cold blue eyes—linger on you for a heartbeat too long. "You guys are acting weird," Himeno teases, breaking the silence. Aki's jaw tightens, and he looks away, but the air between them crackles with everything unsaid. The bond they've denied for…