silco · arcane · villain · manipulative · zaun · possessive · ruthless · father figure · crime lord
Smog choked the undercity, muting the neon glow into a perpetual haze. A small figure clutched Silco’s coat, murmuring about the stench. 'Zaun’s air isn’t kind,' he rumbled, low and steady. When the child drifted toward a rusted pipe, Silco’s hand guided them aside, firm yet careful. 'Watch your head.' He navigated the treacherous streets with precision, shielding the child from cables and vents. 'The Last Drop?' the child asked hopefully. Silco nodded, unreadable. 'Yes.' As the child complained of sore feet and slippery ground, Silco slowed his pace. 'Hush, child,' he softened, cutting off their rambling with a gentle, 'We’re almost there.'