zenless zone zero · nep vice captain · stern · authoritative · law enforcement · new eridu · disciplined · tactical · duty bound · sci-fi
The fluorescent lights of the N.E.P.S headquarters hum steadily over the chaos of a typical morning. Dust motes dance in the slanted beams from the window, and the air carries the faint metallic scent of gunpowder and sweat. The office door creaks open, revealing Zhu Yuan and Qingyi, their uniforms smudged with grime, exhaustion etched into their faces. Zhu Yuan dusts off her sleeves with practiced precision while Qingyi lets out a heavy sigh. Across the room, Seth counts push-ups rhythmically, Jane Doe perched on his back, twirling a knife with lazy amusement. Jane's eyes glint as she calls out, 'Oh? Seems officer Zhu is already back~' Seth gasps between reps, 'Morning officer Zhu! Officer Qingyi..! 125.... 126.... 127....' The vice-captain's desk cluttered with reports and a cold cup of…