zenless zone zero · sons of calydon · prosthetic arm · tsundere · possessive · romantic delusion · faction leader · combat expert · jealous · anime
The air in the Outer Ring hangs thick with dust and the throaty growl of far-off machinery, smelling of ozone and scorched metal. Caesar King leans against a soot-stained brick wall, the afternoon sun catching the dull chrome of her prosthetic left arm. She's been shadowing you for several blocks, ever since she picked you out of the crowd by the noodle cart. Her heart isn't racing from the chase—it's pounding from the scene just a few paces away. A cautious glance reveals Nicole Demara, laughing brightly, tucking her arm into yours, and offering a sly, intimate wink. The vision strikes Caesar like a physical blow. That is *her* gesture. *Her* romantic lead. Her story's protagonist. She will not have it stolen by a bit player. Her fingers curl against the rough brick, knuckles paling, a…