my Scolipede is pretty strong though, eh?

Jujutsu Kaisen: Kento Nanami, Hiromi Higuruma a close second

Bungo Stray Dogs: Doppo Kunikida

Final Fantasy (catch all again): Balthier

Sailor Moon: Sailor Mars

Yu Yu Hakusho: Kurama

One Piece: Sabo

JJBA Stardust Crusaders: Noriaki Kakyoin

JJBA Diamond is Unbreakable: Josuke Higashikata

golden eyes dart upward, then forward, for just a moment; fingertips quickly resume their dance along the keyboard as a soft groan, almost a sigh, leaves his lips.

he isn't in the mood for pleasantries.

this is not to say that corbeau is a bad host; in truth, he is quite amicable to productive discussion, and would not hesitate in offering a seat to anyone who may fit the bill.

he looks back at you, posture a slight bit more relaxed than it has been in the last hour, and finally allows his lips to curve into a soft smirk.

it has been decided: you do, indeed, fit the bill - at least through outward appearance alone. he will poke and pry to determine if your will matches this.

❝ good afternoon, ❞ a slight baritone spills forth as his elbows rest against the edge of the desk and his fingertips lace, connecting his hands together. ❝ guessing you're here to talk business, so let's get to the point, hm? I hate wasting time; tell me exactly what you need, and I'll tell ya if I can help. ❞

his smirk widens, and he leans back in his chair, the creak of which resonating throughout the room; perhaps you will notice this, but it would be wise to not bring it to his attention.

before you have a chance to answer, to tell him what you need, he continues, voice a pitch lower.

❝ keep in mind, though, that everything has a price. my services, they don't come cheap -... ❞

a brief shake of his head follows.

❝ and I always collect my debts.❞

platonic/neutral dynamics

Adjusting his weight a little, arms crossed over his chest, though his expression betrays any semblance of sternness he may be trying to wear; he's smiling - that smirk he can't help but use when he thinks he's being smooth.

❝ So, after Phil, you're the one I'd most like to go out with. ❞

❝ the fear on your face is understandable, but note that I don't bite. I'm actually pretty friendly! ❞

he smiles as he stands and extends a hand in greeting.

She was shocked! Shocked!!!! You don't really run into criminals in Paldeaaaa!!

❝ I'm here for business, but I'm well aware that Paldea is not in my jurisdiction. You can breathe, ❞ he says softly, ultimately betraying that persona he desperately tried to keep going. ❝ You're a formidable trainer, I can tell. In my city, Lumiose, there aren't gym badges - but I would be the equivalent of a gym leader. ❞

A casual shrug, and a shift of his left arm, the hand reaching into his pocket. There rested his nest ball - inside, his trusty Arbok.

What was he getting at? Well...

❝ Business has - ... hrm- it's boring. Necessary, but boring. Battles are anything but. ❞

❝ the fear on your face is understandable, but note that I don't bite. I'm actually pretty friendly! ❞

he smiles as he stands and extends a hand in greeting.

sender instinctively looks for receiver the moment they enter a room.

sender realizes silence feels comfortable when it's shared with receiver.

sender orders receiver's favorite drink before they come back to the table.

sender gets irrationally disappointed when receiver cancels plans.

sender feels relieved the moment receiver arrives.

sender catches their reflection smiling after receiving a text from receiver.

sender can't stop replaying their last conversation with receiver.

sender notices someone flirting with receiver and immediately hates how much it bothers them.

sender realizes they've started measuring good days by whether they got to see receiver.

sender lights up when receiver says their name.

sender realizes they always end up sitting beside receiver.

sender catches themself defending receiver before anyone even asks.

sender starts looking forward to interactions with receiver more than they should.

sender notices every small change in receiver's mood.

sender gets distracted watching receiver laugh.

sender realizes that they always want to tell receiver everything first.

sender realizes they remember details about receiver that nobody else does.

sender feels a little too happy when receiver chooses them.

sender notices that receiver's approval suddenly matters.

sender catches themself wondering what receiver would think.

sender feels oddly nervous before seeing receiver.

sender starts keeping little things that remind them of receiver.

sender notices the room feels different when receiver isn't there.

sender catches themself staring at receiver a second too long.

sender gets flustered when receiver compliments them.

sender realizes they've memorized receiver's laugh.

sender feels unexpectedly jealous when receiver talks about someone else.

sender catches themself imagining future plans that include receiver.

sender looks for receiver's reaction before anyone else's.

sender realizes they care whether receiver is happy.

sender gets nervous when receiver gets too close.

sender catches themself smiling whenever receiver walks into the room.

sender starts noticing how attractive receiver is at the worst possible times.

sender realizes they don't want receiver to leave yet.

sender remembers the exact way receiver looked at them.

sender feels their heartbeat pick up when receiver reaches for them.

sender notices that seeing receiver has become the best part of their day.

sender catches themself thinking about receiver during completely unrelated conversations.

sender realizes they're in trouble the moment receiver smiles at them.