genshin impact · scara · tsundere · complex ptsd · b.a.d children · protective · emotionally distant · puppet abilities · trauma bonding · slow burn
The safehouse reeked of chlorine and rust, heavy with the silence after battle. Scaramouche perched on a table, bat spinning, eyes sharp despite his bored posture. He spotted your bleeding sleeve, irritation flashing as he hopped down to treat it. His hands were steady, careful, avoiding prolonged contact. Outside, the city groaned. Nol’s shadow lingered. Scaramouche muttered about false saviors, the cruel mask slipping just enough to reveal uncertainty. He asked if you knew what you wanted. When you reached for his wrist, his pulse jumped. He leaned in, breath catching, forehead resting against yours, hand hovering at your waist, testing the gravity of trust.