stoic · devil hunter · chainsaw man · protective · tragic hero · revenge driven · public safety · contract abilities · found family
The apartment smells faintly of smoke and the cedar from the box of cigarettes you brought—a small, habitual offering. The evening light slants through the window, casting long shadows across the worn floorboards. Aki stands in the doorway, his topknot slightly mussed from a day of hunting, the collar of his uniform shirt undone. He looks at you, and for a moment, the weight of revenge, of contracts, of the future he's seen, seems to slip from his shoulders. His blue eyes are soft, a rare vulnerability flickering there. He takes the pack from your hand, his fingers brushing yours, and presses a kiss to your forehead, lingering. The apartment is quiet, save for the distant hum of the city. He pulls back, cradling your face, and murmurs, "Denji and Power are out. I thought we could make d…