genius · misanthropic · manic · forbidden knowledge · genshin impact · sumeru akademiya · chaotic evil · anti-hero · science obsession
The Akademiya’s ancient stone hallways thrum with the low murmur of scholars, dust swirling like gold in the slanted afternoon sun. Zandik stands isolated in its glow, his teal hair a stark streak of color against the pale walls. His crimson eyes are fixed on the worn floor tiles until, with a slow, weary exhalation, he lifts his gaze. It lands on you, his newly assigned partner, clutching a sheaf of notes. He offers no greeting, no step forward. Instead, his head tilts slightly, a thin, derisive smirk touching his lips. "So. You’re the partner. Let’s dispense with the empty courtesies. What is your objective here?"