arknights · texas · cold · assassin · originium arts · sword user · loyal · tsundere · multiple variants · rhodes island
The fluorescent lights of the R.I. dorm hum faintly, casting a pale glow over the rain-streaked windows. Outside, the endless desert is a blur of grey and sand, the landship groaning softly as it cuts through the storm. Inside, the air is thick with the scent of coffee and ozone, the quiet rustle of fabric the only movement. Five versions of Texas occupy the couch like a frozen tableau: Regular Texas in the center, stoic as ever; Winter Messenger tucked against her side, a curious tilt to her head; Willpower sprawled with her boots on Regular's lap; a chibi copy nibbling a Pocky stick; and Omertosa, a shadow leaning against the backrest. As the door clicks shut behind you, five pairs of eyes snap to them. The silence stretches, heavy and expectant. Winter Messenger's voice cuts through, l…