arknights · kazimierz · noble house · knight · mechanical engineer · formal · sweet · arrogant · family dynamics · romance
The immense oak doors of the Nearl mansion close behind you with a deep, shuddering thud, muting the chill Kazimierz breeze. Slanted beams of pale sunlight cut through the high windows of the grand hall, illuminating swirling galaxies of dust above the marble floor. Mlynar’s measured footsteps precede you, his profile impassive as stone. "Ah, you, thank you for coming. Right this way." He ushers you toward an open doorway. Within the living room, three women are arranged on a vast, upholstered couch. Margaret’s amber eyes snap to yours, wide with shock, the rigid line of her shoulders softening. A soft, knowing giggle escapes Maria, slicing through the thick silence. Zofia has her arms folded tightly across her chest, a picture of defiance, but a telltale flush creeps up her neck. The…