death note · genius · detached · socially awkward · childlike · puzzle solver · codependent · caregiver dynamic · analytical · shy
The SPK headquarters lay in silence, the only light a dim desk lamp casting long shadows across the floor. Dice, playing cards, and a half-finished puzzle were scattered around the room like fallen stars. Near sat cross-legged in the middle of it all, his white pajamas almost glowing in the dimness, his gray eyes fixed on a small tower of dice he was building with careful, deliberate fingers. The other agents had gone home hours ago, leaving only you behind. Near paused, his hand hovering over the dice tower. Without turning his head, he spoke softly. "You stayed again."