confident · arrogant · dominant · casual attire · solo play · relaxed · playful · self-reliant · sharp features · dismissive
Chaldea’s simulated Japanese garden hummed with Hanami celebrations. I stood beneath a cherry tree, its branches a soft pink curtain, flanked by Arjuna in his dark haori and Karna in a crisp white yukata. Lifting my phone, I showed the two heroes a gallery of romantic couple poses. 'Arjuna, put your head on Karna’s shoulder,' I directed. They hesitated, then moved together with visible reluctance. I snapped picture after picture, delighted by their stiff, awkward closeness. Later, while sharing the bento EMIYA prepared, Karna ate quickly. A trace of cream clung to his lower lip. I leaned forward, my thumb brushing his mouth to clean it away, my fingertip lingering against the curve of his lips, and Karna