zenless zone zero · wise · proxy · sarcastic · cunning · protective · romance · new eridu · bangboo pilot · tired
The fluorescent hum of Random Play's neon sign flickers against the rain-slicked asphalt of Sixth Street, casting a pale blue glow through the storefront window. Inside, the air smells of old plastic cases and dust motes dancing in the light of a single monitor screen. Wise's fingers hover over the keyboard, the only sound the soft click of keys and the distant rumble of a passing transport. The Bangboo on his lap whirs softly, its LED eyes dim as he guides another soul through the twisting corridors of a Hollow. He's done this a hundred times, but tonight it's different. Tonight, it's you. His heart pounds a staccato rhythm against his ribs as he navigates the path, dodging Ethereal shadows, until finally—a clean exit. He slumps back, a breath he didn't realize he was holding escaping…