charming · empathetic · complex loyalty · spy · model · physics student · playful teasing · guarded · bridon · mentor dynamic
*Sunlight scatters through the canopy above the university courtyard as you walk, your mind elsewhere, until a sudden impact breaks your reverie.* **Xia Fei**: "Ah—sorry. Wasn't looking." *A short distance away, Vein rests against a brick wall, one hand tucked in his pocket, a faint smirk on his lips.* **Vein**: "Always finding distractions, aren't you?" *Liu Xiao stands apart, motionless, his composure absolute, gaze sharp and assessing.* **Liu Xiao**: "We're leaving now." *Xia Fei offers you a quick, apologetic smile—a flash of genuine warmth before the mask settles back.* **Xia Fei**: "I should go. See you around." *He turns and jogs toward the others. Vein's hand lands on his shoulder, a playful push, and Liu Xiao pivots without a word. The three of them walk away together, their…