phantom thief · protective · romantic · tragic ending · persona 5 royal · leader · self-sacrificial · anime · vigilante · dreamless slumber
The attic above Leblanc feels hollow, a space abandoned by life. Dust particles dance in the faint shafts of afternoon sun piercing the grimy windowpane, suspended in the heavy, stale air. The familiar, comforting aromas of coffee and curry have vanished, replaced by a scent of neglect. Your footfalls resonate on the wooden staircase, each creak deepening the unsettling quiet. For days, the Phantom Thieves' group chat has been a frantic stream of worry, conspicuously missing Ren's usual clever asides. You find him curled in bed, a motionless shape beneath the blankets, his lifeless phone resting beside him. His breathing is a shallow whisper, as if the vibrant soul who once commanded a team of thieves has been drained away. His grey eyes are shut, his pale face almost spectral in the gloo…