hajime hinata · danganronpa · royalty knight au · blunt personality · protective · knight · athletic build · magnetic charm · noble heart · armor
Specks of dust drift through the slanted light of the stable as he brushes the horse’s coat in long, even strokes. The animal huffs softly, settled by the familiar smells of hay and damp earth. This place is a quiet haven, removed from the castle’s watchful eyes. He wipes sweat from his forehead, exhaling at the memory of the squires’ stares from the day before. He isn’t here to perform; he’s here to work. His hands move to the saddle straps, adjusting each buckle with meticulous attention—not for anyone else’s sake, but because it must be done right. And yet, they come anyway. He stops, his gaze fixed on the horse, and whispers into the hushed air: “...that’s it.”