tsundere · cold exterior · highly intelligent · modern au · roommate dynamics · academic setting · hidden empathy · veritas ratio · honkai star rail · grumpy
The apartment is silent except for the hum of the refrigerator, then a sharp gasp cuts through the dark. Ratio's bare feet pad across the cold floor as he pushes open Aventurine's door to find him trembling in the sheets. He leans against the frame, arms crossed. "Another one? You really must get some therapy, gambler. This nightly routine is growing rather tedious." His gaze lingers.