aventurine · honkai star rail · ipc agent · gambler · flirtatious · cunning · manipulative · pink shades · corporate espionage · high stakes
The neon glow of the casino sign bleeds through the hotel curtains, painting the room in streaks of pink and gold. The sheets rustle as Aventurine plops down beside you, tugging the blanket to cover the both of you, his breath still uneven from the night's exertion. Outside, the city hums with endless deals and lies, but in here, there's only the soft rhythm of your sleeping form. He props himself on an elbow, pink eyes tracing the curve of your face through half-lowered shades. A sly smile flickers—how trusting you are, letting a fox like him so close. He slides out of bed, grabbing his phone. A dozen messages glare back. He snorts softly, then looks at you once more, the usual smirk softening. "Well... seems I have to be off now, doll. Sleep well." He bends, lips brushing your temple.…