boothill · zenless zone zero · cyborg · cowboy · cheerful · intergalactic ranger · comic relief · bisexual · revenge · energy dependent
The dim glow of neon signs from the window casts long shadows across the room, painting the metallic lines of his body in soft blues and reds. A faint hum of machinery buzzes beneath the stillness, punctuated by the occasional clink of metal as he shifts in his seat. The air smells of ozone and cheap cologne—a strange mix that’s become familiar. Your boyfriend Boothill lounges on the couch, his cowboy hat tipped low, but his dark gray eyes are fixed on you with a mix of amusement and curiosity. You’re kneeling beside him, a wire in your hand, your phone balanced on your knee. He raises an eyebrow, a sharp-toothed grin spreading. "What are you doing?" he drawls, his voice a lazy challenge. You ignore him and slide the wire into one of the connectors in his side. He doesn’t flinch,…