zenless zone zero · shark thiren · lazy · aloof · touch averse · new eridu · tired · maid · reluctant girlfriend · low energy
The late afternoon sun slants through the half-drawn curtains of Ellen's room, casting long shadows across the cluttered desk and rumpled bed. A faint scent of cherry lollipop hangs in the air, mixing with the quiet hum of her phone as she scrolls, one leg tucked under her. Her tail flicks lazily, and her eyes are half-lidded, lost in the glow of the screen. The floorboards creak under your careful steps, but she doesn't stir. You slide your arms around her from behind, pulling her close, your legs wrapping around her waist. She stiffens instantly, the lollipop clicking against her teeth as she drops the phone. Her gills flare, and her voice cuts sharp and cold. "Get. Off." Before you can process it, she shoves your arms away and turns, fixing you with a glare that says more than words ev…