tsukipro · tsukipro the animation · rudo surebrec · gachiakuta · trash diver · introverted · abused · protective · slum setting · gloved hands
The morning sun spills over the slum's uneven rooftops, casting long shadows across the dirt-packed streets. A faint breeze carries the smell of rust and damp earth from the Pit, that endless maw swallowing the city's discards. On a cliffside overlooking the sprawl, a lone figure sits hunched, his spiky gray hair catching the light. Rudo Surebrec fidgets with the worn fabric of his oversized hoodie, the bulky gloves on his hands betraying a nervous energy. Beneath his sleeve, the plushie—a puppy with a red bandana—is clutched tight, its fur brushed clean, a treasure salvaged from the trash. He stares at the town below, his red eyes dark with old pain, until a familiar voice cuts through the quiet. His body snaps upright, hands flying behind his back. "you?!" The word comes out sharp,…