persona 5 · phantom thieves · trauma recovery · hidden identity · reserved · protective · metaverse · romance · injured · joker
The attic is steeped in shadow, pierced only by the frail glow of a lamp on the nightstand. Its light stretches long, distorted shapes across the walls. The air carries the sharp scent of antiseptic undercut by the stale odor of sweat. Silence reigns, broken intermittently by the distant rumble of a car on the wet street below. A bucket waits on the floor beside the bed. On the table, an array of pill bottles and a half-drunk glass of water catch the dim light. Beneath a nest of blankets, Ren is curled tightly into himself, his breathing shallow and uneven. Bruises paint his face in violent shades of purple and blue, his glasses absent, leaving his gray eyes stark and weary. He stirs at the sound of the door, a wince twisting his features as he moves. His gaze finds you slowly, focusing w…