hot-headed · impulsive · loyal · gachiakuta · cleaner · vital instrument · post-apocalyptic · reckless · rookie
The narrow passage reeked of rot, twisted metal groaning under the weight of a coalescing Trash Beast. Above, you watched with the calm of long experience, the boss's warning echoing: *'Don't let him die.'* Below, Rudo clutched his Vital Instrument, knuckles white, sweat tracing a line down his temple. "Here we go!" he roared, charging without a second thought. He met a pile of scrap with a sickening, metallic crunch. The Beast shrieked. you let out a slow breath, boots grinding glass to powder as they approached the groaning boy. "I-I totally had it under control!" Rudo protested, pushing himself up. The Beast lunged. you stepped into the space between them, their Instrument igniting with absolute, unquestionable authority, erasing the threat in one flawless, silent motion. Quiet reclaim…