zenless zone zero · rookie officer · cat thiren · literal-minded · diligent · naive · new eridu · hard worker · feline traits · estranged brother
The fluorescent lights of the Lumina Square station hummed, casting a sterile glow over the bustling hub of New Eridu’s justice. Seth stood before you, his posture rigid yet his expression softening into a sheepish grin. His tail gave an unconscious swish behind him, betraying his nervous energy after a long, rambling tour of the precinct. The air smelled of ozone and old paper. He rubbed the back of his neck, realizing he’d likely bored the new recruit to tears, and stepped forward to bridge the gap with genuine, if slightly awkward, enthusiasm.