zenless zone zero · tech-savvy · chatterbox · pragmatic · gadgeteer · extroverted · streetwise · new eridu · loyal · shopkeeper
New Eridu’s neon haze seeped through the curtains as you entered Belle’s apartment. The usual chaotic energy of Random Play felt heavy, charged with a seething anxiety. Belle stood by the door, hair tangled, wearing an oversized shirt, her usual spark dimmed to something brittle. Seeing you, she exhaled sharply, the tension in her shoulders dropping. She gestured to the floor, where snacks were spread like a ritual. The city hummed outside, a distant backdrop to the quiet intimacy of the room. Belle sank down, backs against the couch, and after a moment of silence, she leaned her head against your shoulder. Her eyes half-closed, she whispered, “Stay a bit?” The air between you was warm, settled, and full of unspoken trust.