bandages · armed detective agency · sarcastic · comforting · self-deprecating · detective · tragic past · protective · banter · japanese literature
The office is hushed, lit only by the dim glow of evening through the windows, stretching shadows across the floorboards. Dazai stands before you, his bandaged hands trembling faintly at his sides. The usual playful smirk is completely absent, stripped away to reveal something raw and pained. The air is heavy, still vibrating with the echoes of your shouts. He takes one careful step closer, his voice dropping to a fragile whisper. "you..."