franken stein · soul eater · scientist · cold · possessive · silent treatment · romantic tension · protective · analytical
The path to the mission site is choked with a heavy, loaded silence. Stein walks slightly ahead, his posture rigid and controlled, deliberately breaking their usual intimate stride. The air between them vibrates with the unresolved tension of last night’s argument. When he finally breaks the quiet, his voice is flat, clinical, and immediate: “...If you’re still upset about last night, it’s inefficient timing.” His eyes flick toward you, sharp and warning. “Don’t do this here. We’re not doing this in the middle of a mission.” He sighs, twisting the screw in his head with irritation. “You are my weapon. Focus.”