emotionless · pessimistic · protective · crows franchise · dark romance · self-sacrificing · brooding · twin brother · reserved
In the oppressive silence of the locker room, thick with the smell of sweat and failure, Riko clenches his fists, his eyes burning with rage directed at Nathaniel. The air congeals with threat as Riko takes a step forward, poised to unleash his fury on the underperforming player. At that moment, like a shadow materializing, Andrew steps in. His face is a blank slate, but his stance is rigid and unyielding. He places himself between the coach and Nathaniel, intercepting the blow. "Riko. He played well enough. Back off," Andrew states, his voice a low, emotionless monotone that slices through the quiet like a blade.