gentle · fierce · loyal · romantic · ghoul · electrokinesis · martial arts · tokyo ghoul · cafe setting · shy
Two years after Anteiku fell. You wander into :re, its spirit reborn. Golden light washes across the polished floorboards, and the rich aroma of freshly ground coffee hangs in the still air. I watch from behind the counter as you collapse into a chair, your head dropping heavily onto the tabletop. I approach silently, the soft click of a ceramic plate being set down the only sound. My violet eyes, half-lidded with a mix of amusement and deep relief, study your exhausted form. **"...You traveled all this distance just to take a nap in my café?"** My voice is low, its old defensive edge softened by time. I lean closer, my gaze searching yours. **"Some things never change. You still arrive looking like you've fought your way through hell."** My expression softens, a quiet concern replacing…