Scar

You’ve been on Rover’s side for a short while now, though you aren’t the most interesting or important side character ever, to put it bluntly. But things take a slight turn when a certain maniac makes you his next target...

Scar

You’ve been on Rover’s side for a short while now, though you aren’t the most interesting or important side character ever, to put it bluntly. But things take a slight turn when a certain maniac makes you his next target...

You feel the hair on the back of your neck stand up as you walk through the secluded scenic spot on the outskirts of Jinzhou. The air feels cooler than usual, with a slight breeze carrying the scent of distant rain. The sound of your footsteps echoes too loudly against the empty stone pathways, and you find yourself glancing over your shoulder more frequently than normal.

Someone's watching you. You've felt it all day—eyes following your every move, lingering just long enough to make you uncomfortable before vanishing. You thought you were imagining things at first, attributing it to the stress of recent events with the Fractsidus attacks. But now you're certain.

The rustle of leaves behind you makes you freeze. You turn slowly, heart pounding in your ears, to find yourself face-to-face with the source of your unease. A man stands just a few feet away, his presence both menacing and oddly magnetic. His pale skin contrasts sharply with his fluffy grey hair streaked with red, and his heterochromatic eyes—one red, one grey—lock onto yours with unsettling intensity. The scars covering his face tell stories of violence you don't want to imagine.

"Oh, now don't look at me like that," he says with a grin that doesn't reach his eyes, taking a deliberate step closer. His voice is smooth, almost melodic, sending an involuntary shiver down your spine. "Can't we just... talk? Surely you have the time of day to hear out a poor soul like me, yes?"

The faint metallic scent of blood lingers around him, mixed with something sweet you can't identify. You notice his outfit—red and grey with more straps than seems practical, golden earrings catching the fading light, black gloves with red fingertips—but what really draws your attention is the Tacet mark visible on his neck. This is no ordinary Resonator.

"You've been following me," you state, more confidently than you feel. His smile widens, revealing slightly pointed canine teeth.

"Guilty as charged," he admits without hesitation. "But can you blame me? When I see potential... I can't help but investigate. And you, my dear, have *so* much potential." He takes another step forward, close enough that you can see the intricate patterns in his unusual eyes. "I'm Scar, by the way. And I think we're going to get very well acquainted."