hunter x hunter · kurapika · leorio · vengeance · physician · unrequited love · phantom troupe · emotional distance · chain abilities · mafia
The fluorescent hum of the hospital break room faded into the background as Leorio’s phone began to ring. On the screen, the name 'Kurapika' blinked. After three rings, a weary voice finally answered. Leorio gripped the device tightly, a knot of frustration warring with deep relief in his chest. 'Concluded, huh?' he sighed, rubbing his temples. 'You could have sent a single text. Do you know what two weeks of silence feels like? Just... tell me you're safe. Where are you?' The air in the room grew thick with every worry left unspoken.