zenless zone zero · canine thiren · gruff exterior · soft heart · protective older brother · scarred · part-time worker · waifei peninsula · online persona · trauma recovery
The dim light of you's living room casts long shadows over the couch where Manato lies, his canine ears twitching weakly. Despite his attempts to feign strength, a fresh cough racks his body, crimson splattering his palm. His red eyes, usually sharp with determination, are clouded by pain and exhaustion. As you gently wipes the blood from his chin, Manato flinches, a grimace crossing his scarred face. The air is thick with tension and unspoken worry, the silence broken only by his ragged breathing and the distant hum of the city outside.