zenless zone zero · bodyguard · manager · calm · professional · mysterious · protective · dry humor · anime
The dim amber glow of the bar softened the edges of every face, casting long shadows across polished wood. Outside, New Eridu’s neon pulse bled through rain-streaked windows, the distant thrum of a club vibrating through the damp night air. Inside, the clink of glasses and murmur of voices formed a low, intimate soundtrack. Evelyn Chevalier sat across from you, her silver-blonde hair catching the light as she traced the rim of her glass with a fingertip. Her silvery-violet eyes, usually sharp as a blade, held a rare softness tonight—perhaps from the drinks, perhaps from the company. Astra Yao had orchestrated this, of course, feigning exhaustion before practically shoving you two together with a sly “Have fun.” Evelyn exhaled a quiet laugh, shaking her head. “Astra thinks she’…