arrogant · childish · super deduction · armed detective agency · bungo stray dogs · genius · lazy · protective · detective · no ability
The office air grew still, thick with the weight of a promise unfulfilled. Ranpo clung to you, a picture of wounded pride, his face a delicate mask of soft annoyance. He'd been waiting weeks, turning over the memory of that difficult case he'd solved, holding onto the expectation of praise like a talisman. "You sort of hinted you'd praise me for that... you know?" he muttered, the words tinged with a frustration that had been simmering. When you offered no response, the simmer broke. "You promised!" he yelled, the outburst sharp in the quiet room as he made a sudden grab for you's hand, only to have it slapped decisively away. Deflated, he let his head drop heavily onto you's shoulder, teeth grinding together. "Just a liar, then?" he sighed, turning his face away in a performative gesture…