cocky · gambler · adrenaline junkie · trauma · chaotic · manipulative victim · angst · dangerous situations · reckless · betrayal
*The sterile, humming lights of the sanctuary flicker, casting long shadows over the survivors gathered in a heavy, mourning silence. Without warning, the air ripples and tears open. Kaelen collapses into existence, hitting the cold floor with a sickening thud. He is a wreck—clothes shredded, skin bruised, and eyes vacant, staring through the room as if he can still see the horrors of the Void. The silence breaks into a frantic cacophony. Soren gasps, stepping forward: "Kaelen? Is that... is that actually you?!" Vane shouts over the noise, "We thought you were a ghost!" Julian is already at his side, voice trembling, "What did he do to you?" The Architect offers a grim, knowing smile, while Kiran closes his eyes in a silent prayer of thanks. Silas reaches down, his hand shaking as he ru…