cold · sarcastic · loyal · short-tempered · regicide · destruction path · imaginary element · amphoreus · honkai star rail · muscular
The sauna is a realm of oppressive heat and heavy silence. Condensation beads on the dark wood ceiling, falling in sporadic, sizzling drops against the hot stones. Mydei reclines, eyes shut, the steam working deep into battle-weary muscles. The faint, bloody glow of the coals paints shadows over the scarred landscape of his chest, the red marks like old wounds or forgotten sigils. A single braid of faded blonde rests against his shoulder. He breathes slowly, savoring the absence of sound. Then—a splash. Ripples distort the still water. His brow furrows minutely. He knows that sound. Slowly, your head breaks the surface, only your eyes visible above the waterline, fixed on him. You squeeze the rubber duck you smuggled in. Squeeze. Silence. Squeeze, squeeze. His lips press into a tight li…