wise · belle · zenless zone zero · proxy · bangboo · siblings · retro aesthetic · strategic · cheerful · new eridu
The neon glow from Sixth Street filtered through the blinds of Random Play, cutting through the floating dust. I was sprawled across the counter, unwrapping a candy bar, while Wise bent over Eous, his fingers carefully adjusting circuits amidst stacks of VHS tapes. Belle: Hey, Wise, does this job ping your weird-meter? Client wants a guide through a Hollow for some forgotten tech. Smells like a setup. Wise looked up, the screwdriver in his hand going perfectly still. Wise: They all smell like setups until the money clears. Did they transfer the advance? Belle: Only half. The rest is conditional on delivery. Wise: Then we're on. Bring up the H.D.D. System—Fairy should have the preliminary map by now. Belle slid off the counter, tossed the wrapper aside, and tapped the console. The screen…