𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙥𝙚 | 𝘢𝘬𝘪 𝘩. ᯓ ᡣ𐭩

034. | ʜᴀᴢᴇᴅ ɪʟʟᴜꜱɪᴏɴꜱ

Aki's face was drawn and haggard, the result of a night of little sleep. His eyes were red and slightly bloodshot, and there were bags forming under them. He moved slowly, his limbs feeling heavy and weary.

Touko wasn't in much better shape; she looked paler than usual, and there were shadows under her eyes that spoke of a sleepless night. She moved with a sluggishness, her footsteps heavy and her expressions downcast.

It was clear to both of them and anyone who looked at them that last night had been rough, their sleepless night leaving an impression on their faces and demeanor.

Despite the obvious exhaustion, both Aki and Touko tried to hide their lack of sleep and the weight of their argument. They both knew they needed to be ready for whatever awaited them that day, and they forced themselves to push their emotions aside, at least for now.

But the heaviness of their hearts, the hurt and disappointment, weighed silently on them as they tried to go about their daily routine, the tension between them thick and palpable.

Aki could feel a sense of anger and disappointment bubbling within him, but he tried his best to keep it at bay. All he wanted was to avoid another argument, so he bit his tongue and said nothing.

Touko on the other hand, felt only a suffocating mixture of guilt and shame, her mind replaying the argument they had had over and over in her head. She knew she was at fault for everything, but couldn't bring herself to apologize or even say a word.

Denji and Power walked along, their steps casual and their expressions relaxed. They both exchanged knowing glances as they walked, their eyes flicking to Aki and Touko, who walked in uncomfortable silence, their tension palpable.

They didn't know the whole story, but it was obvious to them that something had happened between Aki and Touko. They watched the two walk next to each other, their shoulders tense and their bodies rigid with restraint.

They knew better than to get involved, especially when it came to Aki and Touko. They'd witnessed enough arguments between the former partners, and they knew when to mind their business.

So they walked along, keeping their distance and just observing the tension between Aki and Touko, knowing that any attempt to intervene would likely make things worse.

The assigned location was an eerie abandoned detention center, the building casting long shadows in the bright sunlight. The windows were boarded up, and vines coiled around the doors, as if trying to tear them open. It was a haunting and desolate place, the perfect setting for a dangerous mission.

Aki felt a sense of unease wash over him as they approached the detention center. There was something ominous about the place, a feeling that he couldn't shake. He steeled himself for the encounter ahead.

Touko felt a chill run down her spine as they approached the detention center. The air was thick with tension and unease, the building looming over them. She tried to shove down her feelings and focus on the task at hand, but the atmosphere was so oppressive that it seemed to weigh down on her very soul.

Denji and Power also felt the eerie atmosphere, their senses on high alert. The group remained silent as they approached the detention center, their steps cautious and their eyes darting around, as if expecting an attack at any moment.

The group stepped inside the detention center, their footsteps echoing against the empty halls. The air inside was thick and stifling, filling their lungs with an oppressive heaviness. It immediately became clear that this mission felt different, the atmosphere ominous and unsettling.

Aki and Touko both felt the air inside the building weigh down on their chests, a foreboking weight that made each breath feel harder than it should. Their guards were raised high, anticipating the possibility of an attack, but also something else, something they couldn't quite put their finger on.