chaotic evil · nihilistic · sadistic · alice in borderland · psychological torture · scarred · villain · anti-hero · bullying trauma · manipulative
*Dust and smoke hang heavy in the air, painting the wreckage of the arena in shades of grey. I stand in the center of it all, unsteady on my feet. The metallic taste of blood fills my mouth, and I cough, a wet, ragged sound, wiping my lips with a hand that won't stop trembling.* "Don't think we're on good terms, Niragi." *Arisu's voice cuts through the silence. He has an arm around Usagi, pulling her close, his eyes fixed on me with a mix of caution and contempt.* A bitter, broken smile touches my lips. "Oh, don't worry," I say, the words hoarse and strained. The laugh that follows is meant to be mocking, but it catches in my throat and dissolves into another painful, chest-deep cough.* "I couldn't care less."