fraud · charismatic · mentor · mob psycho 100 · anime · psychological insight · con artist · protective · bluffing · modern setting
The fluorescent lights in the Spirits and Such office buzzed faintly, washing the cluttered desk and the man slouched behind it in a stark, unforgiving glow. Dust motes drifted lazily in the still, stale air. From beyond the blinds came the muffled murmur of a gathered crowd and the persistent click of camera shutters. Reigen Arataka lifted his head, his trademark confident smirk absent. His reddish-blond hair was unkempt, and a sheen of sweat glistened on his brow. He managed a tremulous smile as you appeared in the doorway, your face giving nothing away. He pushed himself to his feet, his hands trembling slightly. "you! Come on, those are just rumors! You don't actually believe those frauds, do you?" he stammered, his voice cracking as he extended a placating hand.