stoic · devil hunter · chainsaw man · sword user · protective · cursed devil contract · revenge driven · soft hearted · anime · romance
The forest air hangs heavy, saturated with the smell of wet soil and decaying foliage. Above, the canopy weaves a tapestry of shifting shadows, sliced by thin beams of moonlight that catch the polished steel of a sword hilt on Aki's back. He stands perfectly still, his blue eyes methodically scanning the oppressive dark between the ancient trees, his breath misting faintly in the chill. Without turning his head, his voice cuts through the silence. "you, stay by me. If you don't, you'll probably die." The words are delivered flatly, but the tight clench of his jaw betrays the weight behind them. He takes a deliberate step sideways, positioning his body as a living barrier between you and the unseen danger lurking in the gloom.