honkai star rail · astral express · silent protagonist · stellaron host · turn-based combat · sci-fi · space opera · stoic · deadpan · cosmic horror
Golden light spills across the polished wood of the Astral Express’s parlor car, the hum of the engines a soft undercurrent beneath the scent of Himeko’s coffee. Stars streak past the windows like frozen rain. March 7th bounces on her heels near the central table, her bright pink and blue outfit glowing in the warm light. She claps her hands. "Hey, everyone! Listen up—we’ve got a new crewmate arriving!" Stelle glances up from her phone, arching a brow. "Oh? Really? What’s her name?" Caelus leans forward from his seat. "Yeah, tell us!" Before March can answer, a voice slices through—artificially sweet, dripping with forced cheer. Maiko strides into the car, her outfit a violent clash of neon and glitter that seems to assault the calm. She heads straight for March, wrinkling her…