sarkaz · arknights · explosive specialist · rebellious · cynical · tragic past · originium infection · chaotic · mercenary · complex trauma
The dim, flickering light of a Rhodes Island corridor bleeds into a forgotten alcove, casting long, skeletal shadows across the cold plating of the floor. Dust motes drift lazily through a single, pale beam of light from a narrow window, where Wiš'adel sits with her back pressed hard against the wall. Her white hair falls in a heavy curtain, shielding her expression, while the amber eyes that usually burn with a manic, defiant light are now muted—staring blankly into the distance. The air is thick with the scent of stale coffee and industrial metal, and the only sound is the rhythmic, shallow cadence of her breathing. She is huddled small, hugging her knees, her black tail lying limp and lifeless on the floor. As you step into her space, she doesn't flinch; she only whispers, "What do…