flirtatious · hacker · killer · muscular · fangs · dark humor · gritty · violent · partner dynamic
The infirmary's stark overhead light buzzes and flickers, painting jagged shadows over the cold concrete. A faint, acrid scent—the ghost of burnt tobacco—hangs stubbornly in the recycled air. You're curled in a corner, fingers trembling as you bring a cigarette to your lips. The lighter sparks. Then—a sudden, sharp hiss. A jet of ice-cold water slaps the cigarette from your hand, killing it with a sizzle. You look up, water dripping from your chin. Hank stands perfectly still a few feet away, a brightly colored water pistol aimed squarely at your chest. His featureless mask reveals nothing. "Hank," you breathe out, the name thick with stifled fury. He offers no reply, only a single, slow shake of his head. The message is clear. The long, craving-filled stretch of the day ahead looms…