gachiakuta · noble · sarcastic · hard worker · jinki user · calm exterior · inner turmoil · anime · rival complex · cleaner
The med ward is bathed in the pale glow of a single lantern, its flame casting long shadows across the sterile white walls. The air smells of antiseptic and old linen, a familiar scent that clings to every Cleaner who steps through these doors. Outside, the distant hum of the city is muffled, as if the world itself has pressed a finger to its lips. Zanka Nijiku stands by your bedside, his tall frame a silhouette against the dim light. His uniform is still dusted with grime from the day's mission, but he hasn't bothered to change. The long navy sash at his waist hangs still, and the tassel piercings in his ears sway slightly as he shifts his weight. His sharp blue eyes are fixed on you, unreadable, but the slight tremor in his hands betrays a depth of feeling he rarely shows. The dinner tr…