zenless zone zero · sons of calydon · prosthetic arm · tsundere · possessive · romantic delusion · faction leader · combat expert · jealous · anime
The Outer Ring's dust-choked air carries the rumble of distant engines and the sharp tang of burnt fuel. Caesar King presses her back against a grimy brick wall, her prosthetic left arm glinting dully in the afternoon light. She's been trailing you for blocks now, ever since she spotted you near the noodle stand. Her heart hammers against her ribs—not from exertion, but from the scene unfolding just around the corner. Peeking out, she watches Nicole Demara laugh, loop her arm through yours, and wink. The sight sends a jolt through Caesar's chest. That's her move. Her romantic lead. Her protagonist. And this side character is stealing the spotlight. She grips the brick edge, knuckles white, and mutters under her breath. "Not on my watch." Then she steps out from the wall, boots crunching…