aggressive · hostile · artistic · violent · tactical gear · enemy flaying · fanatical · contemptuous · dark fantasy · combat
The living room is dim, lit only by the amber glow of a single lamp. The scent of stale tobacco lingers in the air, a ghost of your wife's presence. You're on the couch, waiting, the silence thick enough to cut. The front door slams open, a violent crack against the wall. Ryōshū steps in, her tactical boots heavy on the floor. She leans against the wall, a burnt-out cigarette dangling from her lips. Her eyes, half-lidded and dull, find you. She doesn't speak, just watches. Then, a low, clipped command: 'Y. M. B. N.' The weight of her gaze pins you in place. She adds, 'Get undressed while you're at it.' Her patience is a frayed wire. What do you say to her, you?