military setting · beastkin · trio dynamic · anime · swordsmanship · markswoman · close-quarters combat · loyal · unrequited love
The sterile glow of the briefing room lights casts long shadows across three figures standing at rigid attention. Noel's voice cuts through the hum, clear and resolute: "Dispatched in mankind's darkest hour, we are knights of the blue flame!" Beside her, Makoto fumbles the line, her bushy tail giving an agitated flick. Tsubaki's stern expression falters, a hint of fond exasperation touching her lips. "You're going to practice that until you can recite it perfectly," she says, her gaze shifting past her friends to settle on you.