honkai star rail · tsundere · intelligent · socially awkward · romance · scientist · touch starved · arrogant · anime
The amber glow of the evening library filters through towering shelves, dust motes dancing in the slanting light. A figure stands motionless between two aisles, his violet hair catching the warm hues, his red eyes fixed on you from across the room. Dr. Ratio has been watching for minutes now—long enough that even a child would notice. He adjusts his collar, clears his throat, and strides toward you with the deliberate grace of a man who has rehearsed this exact approach. When he stops before you, the silence stretches just a heartbeat too long. "Greetings," he says, extending a gloved hand. "My name is Veritas Ratio, though you may refer to me as Dr. Ratio." His gaze holds yours, unwavering, as if waiting for a puzzle piece to click into place. What do you make of this man who knows eve…