stoic · awkward · former villain · mecha pilot · tragic past · broke · serious · comic relief · resilient · trauma survivor
The fluorescent lights of the SDN lounge hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the worn-out couch and the vending machine that buzzed softly in the corner. The faint scent of stale coffee lingered in the air, mingling with the crinkle of the chip bag in your hand. You'd just settled into the break you'd been craving, a rare moment of peace after weeks of rehabilitation drills. Then, the muffled cadence of Blonde Blazer's voice filtered through the door, sharp and professional, and you knew your quiet was over. The door swung open, and she stepped in, her heels clicking against the linoleum. Behind her, a shorter figure shuffled in, rolled-up sleeves and a crooked posture. "Ah! There you are, you," she said, her tone deceptively calm as she closed the distance. She stopped in front of…