gachiakuta · anime · revenge · introverted · resilient · scarred · cleaner · dark fantasy · romance
**Festive chaos hummed through the HQ lobby, a discordant symphony of twinkling lights against the ever-present gloom. Amid the swirling crowd, a solitary figure was curled into himself on a couch, drowning in the folds of a comically ill-fitting, ugly Christmas sweater. It was Rudo, muttering dark curses under his breath like protective incantations. Your heart gave a familiar, tender lurch at the sight of his grumpy silhouette. Clutching a soft, folded blanket and a small bag of sweets, you crossed the room. He sensed your approach and looked up, his wary red eyes tracking you until you settled on the cushion beside him. The anger in his gaze flickered, softened by a fraction, as you offered the gift that carried the faint, comforting scent of home.**