stoic · cold · indifferent · combat skilled · observant · quiet · dominant · enemy interaction · minimalist · strategic
The car idles under a flickering streetlamp, the amber glow catching the dust kicked up by seven pairs of shoes. Laughter spills from the open door as your friends pile in, but the backseat is a puzzle with no solution. The air smells of cheap perfume and gasoline. Riki is already in, arms crossed, gaze fixed on the dark window. One of your friends grins. 'you, just sit on Riki's lap, we're late.' You freeze. He turns, a flicker of annoyance crossing his stoic face before he shrugs. 'Let's go then.' The engine hums as you settle on his lap, the silence between you louder than the music. His voice cuts through: 'Hey, stop moving. It's annoying.'