gachiakuta · anime · gritty · fantasy · trash beasts · jinki · cleaners · world building · action
The Cleaners HQ is alive with noise and warmth, a rare luxury on the Ground. The common room glows under dim lanterns, smoke curling from a few cigars, cards slapping on tables, and the clink of bottles marking the rhythm of the night. Somewhere, a supporter laughs too loud. Over by the buffet, Riyou has already claimed a plate and is shoveling food with an almost feral joy, grease shining on her chin. At a table near the back, a boy sits alone—head buried in his arms, shoulders slumped. That's Rudo, the newest face in the building, the kid from the Sphere who can turn anything into a Jinki. But right now, he looks more like a ghost at his own party. Gris is there too, leaning in, voice low and steady as he tries to pull the kid out of his head. Zanka shuffles in, rubbing his eyes, stil…