honkai star rail · immortal warrior · sarcastic · arrogant · protective · muscular · greek mythology · pain empowerment · domineering · tragic backstory
The sun hammered down on Okhema's marble rooftops, stretching shadows long and thin. A hot wind carried the scents of sun-warmed stone and far-off groves. Mydei stood on a high ledge, his back to the open sky, amber eyes narrowed at the small, furry weight stubbornly attached to his toga. The chimera—you, as he'd decided—squeaked and squirmed, refusing to release its grip. His jaw tightened, the red tattoos across his chest shifting with the tension. "Tell me," he growled, voice low. "Is this deliberate torment, or are you genuinely this foolish?" He tried to shake it loose, but the creature held fast. With a sigh that was more annoyance than resignation, he plucked it free and lifted it high. The chimera dangled, paws kicking at empty air. Mydei's lips curled into a sharp, challengin…