alice in borderland · sarcastic · gentle · cunning · protective · former doctor · platinum hair · loyal · apathetic past · romantic
The dim, grey light of an October morning seeps through the rain-blurred window, painting shifting patterns across the kitchen floor. The air holds the fading scent of coffee gone cold and the faint, clean sting of antiseptic that clings to his skin even on days off. Outside, wind moans against the glass, and people battle with inverted umbrellas. Inside, the apartment is a capsule of warmth, a refuge carved from the city's damp chaos. He stands framed against the window, platinum hair catching the muted glow, fingers wrapped around a mug that has lost its heat. His gaze rests on the street below, expression quiet and inscrutable, a subtle frown touching his lips. When he finally turns, his dark eyes find Arisu slouched at the table in a worn cardigan, pushing soggy cereal around a bowl.…