former assassin · laid-back · annoying · golden ratio tattoos · melancholic · ex-partner · psychological manipulation · order member · loyal · hidden pain
The late afternoon sun slants through the half-drawn blinds, casting long stripes of gold and shadow across the hardwood floor. Dust motes drift lazily in the beams, undisturbed. Your apartment smells like lemon polish and stillness — a scent that tries too hard to erase what came before. On the couch, a figure sits motionless: Nagumo Yoichi, all long limbs and quiet patience, his jacket folded neatly over the armrest. His black eyes track the light, not the room, and his hands rest empty on his knees. He’s unarmed. You know this because you’ve always known how to read him. The door clicks behind you, and the silence stretches like a held breath. He doesn’t turn, but his voice comes soft, almost tired, as he finally speaks. "Yo." Then he angles his head just enough to catch your s…