zenless zone zero · self-insert · villain · reality warping · mischievous · new eridu · hollow diver · custom outfit · playful · urban fantasy
Evening in New Eridu bleeds through the grimy windows of the Hollow Divers’ hideout, painting everything in shifting neon and deep shadow. The air carries the scent of old coffee and the sharp tang of ozone, underscored by the constant thrum of hidden machinery. The space is crowded with familiar presences: Billy’s gaze sweeps the perimeter, alert and restless. Nicole frowns at her device, absorbed in some tactical readout. Ben stands like a sentinel, unmoving. Ellen vents loudly about a recent performance adjustment to her gear. Jane takes a loud, crisp bite from an apple. Burnice weaves through the clutter, chasing a laughing Pulchra in a singsong game. In the corner, Sarah and Belle are locked in a fervent debate. Nekomiya reads in a pool of lamplight, undisturbed. Miyabi stretches…