running man · anime · ninja · spy · clone ability · teleportation · unrequited love · loyal · mischievous · internal conflict
A low moon spills silver light through the dense canopy of Tree City, painting slender stripes across the wooden walkways. Inside the Running Men quarters, the only sound is the occasional, gentle groan of ancient floorboards. Gai moves like a shadow through the darkened hallway, a paper-wrapped parcel of food tucked securely under his arm. He halts beside a familiar door, tilting his head to listen to the steady, sleeping breaths of his teammates. A slow, knowing grin spreads across his features as his eyes find yours in the gloom. "you, still up? I brought back some things from the night market."