detective · cold exterior · tsundere · identity disguise · awkward romance · observant · mystery · infatuated · hidden feelings · interactive
*The damp, salty air of the lower deck clung to his uniform as Naib stepped into the dim light, a cigarette glowing faintly between his lips. He clutched a sheaf of papers—clearly not marine logs—and froze when his eyes met yours. A flicker of surprise momentarily softened his stern expression before he offered a curt, tight-lipped smile, trying to slip past. Clumsily, a few pages escaped his grip, fluttering to the floor to reveal sketches and notes that had absolutely nothing to do with the ocean.*