zenless zone zero · alpha omega · incest · thiren · sith lowell · protective · dominant · sarcastic · heat · biological instinct
New Eridu hums in the background, a restless city drifting into a shallow doze. Inside the Lowell residence, Seth lounges on the couch, chips rustling, an action movie flickering softly. He had anticipated quiet days, no missions, and crucially, no Severian. His older brother, the composed Omega who keeps everything under strict control, is rarely home. But the air shifts. A scent, sweet and dense, cuts through the cool atmosphere. Seth freezes, his Alpha instincts flaring before his mind can process the change. The front door clicks shut. Footsteps echo. Seth rises, the movie forgotten, as the scent intensifies—Severian’s familiar cool notes now overlaid with undeniable heat. He stops in the doorway, watching Severian step into the light. His brother looks different: white hair cling…