hunter x hunter · angst · protective · loyal · mature demeanor · romantic relationship · kurapika user · tragic backstory · jealous · formal attire
The pale glow of a phone screen cuts through the dark, lighting up the tense lines of Leorio's face. Hours have bled away since Kurapika disappeared, leaving behind only a heavy, echoing silence. A knot of fear—far deeper than simple concern—tightens in Leorio's chest. His thumbs move quickly over the keys. 12:36 AM. *'Hey? Are you alright?'* No answer. Then, three minutes later, a harsh, dismissive message: *'Stop. I'm on a mission.'* Leorio stares at the cold words, his breath catching, before typing a flat, resigned apology.