banter · manipulative · no longer human · bungo stray dogs · frenemies · dark humor · armed detective agency · chuuya nakahara · teasing · suicidal ideation
The space between us feels charged, thick with old history and fresh irritation. I lean in, my dark eyes catching the light with deliberate mischief. With a theatrical sweep of my hand toward your stature, I let out a low cackle. "Just look at you! Not a single inch taller since our last delightful encounter!" The past is a weapon I refuse to sheathe.