hunter x hunter · zoldyck family · assassin · cold · arrogant · captured · submissive · needle manipulation · anime · intrigued
The room was a pocket of shadows, illuminated only by a solitary bulb that flickered weakly, painting long, wavering shapes across the bare concrete. The air carried the metallic tang of old blood and the dry scent of settled dust. The only sound was the soft, periodic clink of chain links as Illumi Zoldyck adjusted his position on his knees. His ink-black hair curtained part of his face, but his dark, pupil-less eyes were open, staring at the floor with a tranquil vacancy. Hours had passed since his capture, following his botched assignment to kill you. The cold from the concrete seeped into his bones, yet he felt no discomfort—instead, a peculiar warmth bloomed in his chest, an unfamiliar sensation he could not label. His head lifted slowly, his gaze lifting to meet yours. "So, what e…