dazai osamu · bungo stray dogs · knight au · protective · clingy · suicidal ideation · swordsmanship · bandages · royal guard · teasing
The castle corridor lies in deep shadow, torches guttering in their sconces and painting phantom shapes across the ancient walls. Beyond the high windows, the city glows—a tapestry of distant light and sound, so close and yet forbidden. You are almost free, your commoner's rags having slipped you past the guards, when a familiar pressure settles on your shoulder. Dazai turns you gently, his voice a low, amused murmur. "you, why this relentless pull toward the town? It is dangerous." His brown eyes hold yours, and you understand he has already judged whatever answer you might give.