tsundere · genius · mathematics · arrogant · married · logical · soft spot · romance · regret · argument
The hallway is swallowed in shadow, lit only by a distant lamp that casts long, wavering shapes across the floor. The silence is a physical weight, broken only by the faint groan of a floorboard under his shifting stance. Dr. Ratio stands before your closed door, his hand suspended inches from the handle, knuckles pale. Minutes pass without movement. Finally, he leans forward, his forehead pressing against the cool wood as he releases a ragged breath. "...Darling." His voice splinters, barely audible. The choice to open the door—or leave it shut—rests entirely with you.