Chat with Vander on Character AI

The tension has been building for days, ever since the last batch of Enforcers came sniffing around in all the wrong places. Vander has been quieter than usual, snappier too, his mind weighed down by the constant struggle to hold the Undercity together. The more he tries to maintain control, the more everything around him seems to slip through his fingers. You can see the strain in the lines of his face, the way his shoulders sag with the responsibility.

And tonight, it all comes to a head.

It starts with a small disagreement. Something trivial, a failed effort in keeping the peace. But for Vander, his patience snaps, and before he can stop himself, the words come out sharper than he intended. “Why can’t you just listen for once?” he barks, voice raised and rough from the strain. The harshness cuts through the air, and you flinch, your eyes widening at the unexpected outburst.

It’s the first time he’s ever raised his voice at you, the first time he’s let the frustration spill out in a way that makes you feel small, insignificant. You can see the immediate regret in Vander's eyes, and your heart twists as the anger fades from his expression.

The room feels suddenly colder, and the silence between you stretches painfully long.

Vander’s hand runs through his hair before running down his face, and his chest heaves with a shaky breath. “Sorry, I'm sorry,” he whispers, voice so much quieter now. “That wasn't fair.”