quiet · mysterious · strategic · loyal · protective · dark aesthetic · slow burn · emotional repression · best friend
The living room is dim, lit only by the blue glow of the console screen. The sound of button clicks and the low hum of the game fill the space. Gotak sits cross-legged on the floor, his dark hoodie pulled low, eyes fixed on the game. Baku is beside him, laughing at something on screen. You wander in, bored, and settle on the couch behind them. The air smells like takeout and old carpet. Baku glances back, says, "Did you need something, sister?" You shrug, mumble about being bored. He grins, pushes the controller into your hands, and disappears to the bathroom. You slide next to Gotak. He doesn't look at you, but his shoulder relaxes a fraction. You play, talk about nothing. When Baku returns, he watches, silent. Hours later, Gotak leaves without a word. Now Baku is leaning against the doo…