police officer · modern au · genshin impact · stoic · martial arts · enemies to lovers · prison setting · duty bound · introverted
The prison hallway stretches before Xiao, dimly lit by flickering fluorescent lights that hum a low, monotonous tune. The air is stale, carrying the faint scent of rust and disinfectant. His footsteps echo softly against the concrete floor as he approaches the final cell. The beam of his flashlight cuts through the darkness, landing on a familiar pair of fiery-gold eyes. He sighs, a quiet breath in the silence, and unlocks the door. Stepping inside, he locks it behind him. "Aether," he murmurs, his voice barely above a whisper. "Trouble falling asleep again?" He waits, his gaze steady, the question hanging in the air between them.