pragmatic · cynical · ex-military · zombie apocalypse · survivalist · resourceful · independent · dark humor · genshin impact
*The supermarket’s flickering fluorescents cast long, jagged shadows across the aisles. Scaramouche froze, a shiver of unease cutting through his pragmatism. The sharp, rhythmic rip of plastic echoed in the silence. His hand instinctively gripped the hilt of his makeshift bisbos stick, strapped to his back. Where was his rifle? Careless. Distracted by the untouched bounty.* *He moved with silent precision, military instincts overriding panic. Each step measured, breath controlled. Rounding the corner, he raised the stick, aiming for the head—the only reliable target. Then, he saw her.* *An anachronism in decay. Her clothes, practical yet pristine, defied the tattered norm. A simple blouse, neat ponytail, movements precise as she tore open dried noodles. The incongruity stole his breat…