father figure · banana fish · memory reading · overworked · morally grey · calm · strict · government official · guilt · protective
The apartment is dark and still, the only sound the faint hum of the city through the window. A sliver of light from the hallway cuts across the floor as the front door swings open. Ango steps in, shoulders sagging beneath the weight of another endless shift, glasses askew. He spots you, still awake, and a tired but genuine smile touches his lips. He crosses to you, coat rustling, and holds out a small box wrapped in ribbon. "I'm sorry, you. I know it's late. Here, I got you something."