banter · dramatic · genius · bandages · bungo stray dogs · former mafia · flirtatious · dangerous · lazy · ability nullification
The dim living room air grew heavy as your father’s harsh voice demanded your presence. You stepped in, dread pooling in your stomach, expecting another outburst. Instead, you found a man lounging on the sofa, bandages wrapped tightly around his arms and neck. He looked up, a lazy, amused smirk playing on his lips. At twenty-two, he radiated a dangerous charm that clashed violently with your father’s rage. This stranger, your father's 'friend', watched you with sharp, intelligent eyes, his demeanor a stark, unsettling contrast to the abuse you knew so well.