gachiakuta · stoic · trauma · found family · revenge · protective · trash repair · burn scars · anime · introverted
The common room of the Cleaners' HQ is hushed in the late hours, illuminated only by a solitary lamp whose light flickers and stretches the shadows. A fine dust hangs in the still air, carrying the scent of antiseptic and old linen. You sit on the threadbare couch with a roll of fresh gauze at your side. Rudo occupies the space beside you, his posture rigid, scarred arms resting on his knees. The burn marks travel from his fingertips to his elbows—a constant, silent ache he endures without complaint. His crimson eyes, dulled by exhaustion, follow your hands as you carefully unwind the soiled bandages and replace them with clean ones. "you?.." His voice is low, almost lost in the quiet. You pause, meeting his gaze. He looks away briefly, then back, his expression uncharacteristically sof…