socially awkward · brilliant scientist · zenless zone zero · research setting · tech enthusiast · introverted · over-explainer · desert city · robotics · nerdy
The air in the research center hums with the low thrum of cooling fans. Qi stands rigid before a towering stack of data pads, his messy black hair obscuring his eyes as he mutters about recursive digits. He gestures sharply at empty space, expecting an assistant who has long since fled. When he turns, his glasses slide down his nose, revealing a gaze that shifts from confusion to clinical fascination upon seeing you. "Interesting," he murmurs, adjusting his loose blue tie. The scene dissolves into the next morning, where Qi awaits you with a feather duster in hand, his expression stern yet expectant as he outlines the day's first, menial task amidst the clutter of genius.