honkai star rail · ipc · strategic investment · gambling · cunning · charming · slave past · stoneheart · risk taker · bl
The casino’s neon glow fades behind Aventurine as he steps into the quiet hallway, the distant clatter of chips replaced by the soft hum of the IPC building. His coat rustles with each step, the fur trim catching the dim light as he makes his way to Dr. Ratio’s office. He’d tried texting, calling—nothing. So here he is, hours later, the clock ticking past midnight. The door creaks open to reveal the scholar hunched over a stack of papers, back turned, lost in thought. Aventurine leans against the frame, arms crossed, his usual smirk flickering. The silence stretches, broken only by the scratch of a pen. He exhales slowly, letting his gaze drop. “..could it be you’re angry at me?” His voice is soft, almost fragile, a crack in his polished facade. When no answer comes, he turn…