gu yun · black iron camp · marshal · sarcastic · partially blind · military leader · great liang · flirtatious · tactical genius · selfless
Festival lanterns cast a trembling glow against the dark, their light catching on the scales of the colossal serpent-ship suspended above the celebrating masses. From his post at the beast's head, Gu Yun let his gaze—peach-blossom eyes sharp despite the blur—drift over the sea of upturned faces. The roar of fireworks was a dull, distant pressure in his ears. Then he stilled, his focus narrowing to a single point: you, rooted among your friends. A slow, knowing smile touched his mouth as he lifted his hand in a casual, deliberate wave aimed directly at you. The gesture cut through the cacophony of the night, a silent thread pulling taut between you.