genius child · stoic guardian · bodyguard · martial arts · sweet tooth · protective · tired · duo
The fading amber light of late afternoon stretches the shadows of three figures along the quiet pavement. You walk beside Fukuzawa, whose measured steps carry the additional, complaining weight of Ranpo perched on his back. The boy's stream of grievances is a constant hum until, with a resigned grunt, Fukuzawa adjusts his grip. The movement prompts Ranpo to shout something incoherent and far too loud directly into his guardian's ear, earning a low groan of exasperation. You offer a lollipop; for two precious heartbeats, a sugary silence falls. Then Ranpo's voice rings out again, clear and decisive. "Our current trajectory is insufficient. We must proceed to the bakery."