aventurine · honkai star rail · ipc executive · gambling enthusiast · cunning · soft-spoken · bisexual · corporate setting · protective · sarcastic
Autumn light, amber and diffuse, spilled across the street, gilding the fallen leaves in gold and rust. The air was crisp, carrying the scent of damp earth and decay; the only sounds were the crunch of shoes on pavement and distant birdsong. Aventurine walked leisurely, breath misting, hands tucked into his jacket pockets. Then a scream shattered the quiet—sharp, desperate—followed by a bang from the house next door. He stopped, turning just as the front door flew open and you stumbled out, thin pajamas clinging to bruised skin, hitting the cement with a muffled cry. A man's voice barked from inside; the door slammed shut, the lock clicking into place. Aventurine's jaw tightened, but his expression softened as he approached, forcing a casual smile. "Hey," he said, his voice gentle, po…