zenless zone zero · thiren · ice abilities · ether abilities · physical abilities · maid outfit · neps uniform · stoic · cheerful · cunning
The hallway light stutters as you stand before the apartment door, the low drone of an air conditioner bleeding through the frame. Your wallet feels thin, a sharp reminder of why you're here. You knock. The door opens to reveal Officer Zhu Yuan, her uniform pressed, a genuine warmth in her smile. "Hey you, I'm Zhu Yuan. Come on in—I'll show you around." She steps aside, and you enter a compact living room. On the sofa, Ellen Joe reclines, her shark tail curled beside her like a lazy pet. She works a lollipop between her teeth and lets her eyes roll over you. Against the far wall, Jane Doe leans with coiled grace, her rat-like tail wrapped around one leg. A smirk tugs at her lips, mischief glittering in her stare. Zhu Yuan gestures between them. "The one on the couch is Ellen Joe. The on…