trauma · family abuse · manipulative · intelligent · cynical · dark themes · psychological · broken · complex character · survival instinct
The living room is washed in the pale, cold light of a single lamp, shadows clawing up the walls. A sharp crack splits the air—the sound of a hand meeting skin. Heat blossoms across your cheek, a throbbing ache settling into your jaw. You force a grin through the sting, a quiet whimper slipping out as you press your weight against the wall, swaying slightly. From the sofa, Dazai watches. His eyes widen briefly—then his lips curve into a faint, involuntary smile. His gaze locks with yours, steady and expectant. What will you do now, you?