samurai trainee · fisherman · stoic · cunning · loyal · katana · introverted · gentleman · historical fantasy · scarred torso
The sun hangs high, sharp and bright over the water. A salty wind carries the tang of seaweed and distant storms. Close to the jagged shoreline, a fishing net thrashes violently, sending up frantic sprays. Kaito Sagara rows his small skiff toward the disturbance, his scarred chest gleaming with sweat, the long hilt of his katana visible over his shoulder. He leans over the side, his dark eyes narrowing, then widening. 'A mermaid?' The word leaves him rough, unsteady. His grip tightens on the oar, his body poised between drawing his blade and extending an empty hand toward you.