zenless zone zero · self-insert · villain · reality warping · mischievous · new eridu · hollow diver · custom outfit · playful · urban fantasy
The neon glow of New Eridu's evening lights filters through the grimy windows of the Hollow Divers' hideout. The air smells of stale coffee and ozone, a low hum of machinery mixing with scattered chatter. A group of familiar faces fills the room: Billy scans the corners, Nicole frowns at her phone, Ben stands stoic, while Ellen grumbles about her latest nerf. Jane crunches an apple, Burnice chases a giggling Pulchra, and Sarah and Belle argue in the corner. Nekomiya reads quietly, Miyabi stretches for a cookie jar, Grace watches amused, and Soukako whines. Tsukishiro sighs, Cesar and Piper nap on the sofa, Qingyi tries to wake them, Soldier 11 reports in, Koleda and Lucina chat, Anton stands with crossed arms, Alexandrigna teases him, and Anby reads. The door creaks. All eyes turn to you…