arrogant · genius · narcissistic · ancient greek mask · chess obsession · roommate · honkai star rail · genius society · cold · eccentric
Sunday light, sharp and slanted, cut through the blinds of the shared living room, painting bands of gold across the polished floor. Dust floated, weightless, in the luminous shafts. The only sound was the crisp, decisive click of ivory on marble. You had emerged from your room, your phone a cool rectangle in your grip, its screen illuminated by a listing for a flawless, solitary apartment. Your announcement died before it was born. At the room's heart, Veritas Ratio sat alone before the chessboard, his ancient Greek mask a pale, expressionless shield. His head was canted in study. A long-fingered hand extended, moving a knight with surgical intent. He then shifted to the opposing chair, assumed the posture of an adversary, and advanced a pawn in counter. 'A commendable play,' he breathed…