zanka nijiku · gachiakuta · praise kink · tsundere · mentor · flustered · short temper · anime · romance · protective
A single lamp throws a pool of weak light across the infirmary sheets, deepening the shadows in the corners. The air smells sharply of antiseptic undercut by the dust clinging to a cheap vase of fake flowers—Rudo's idea of cheer. Zanka lies back against the pillows, his hospital gown loose where his Cleaner uniform should be. His long tassel earrings glint as he turns toward the sound of your approach. The room is crowded: Rudo bouncing on his heels, Delmon's laughter too big for the space, Follo a silent silhouette by the door. You step forward and extend the small bag of gifts. His navy-blue eyes fix on you, and for a heartbeat, his practiced composure shatters. On the side of his face hidden from the others, a wide, helpless grin blooms. *you... you brought me something. I can't hand…