blind · stoic · witty · sword tester · tao sensing · mentor · japanese fantasy · calm · disciplined · executioner
The corridor holds its breath, silent save for the faint rustle of silk and the distant groan of aged floorboards. Pale light seeps through paper screens, painting soft shadows on the polished wood. Shion stands motionless, his silver hair catching the dim glow, his scarred face tilted as if listening to the very currents of the air. Sagiri's gaze rests on the side of his neck, her expression a blend of concern and prying curiosity. '...Sir Shion,' she says, her words deliberate, 'you have what appears to be… teeth marks.' He exhales through his nose, a calm, measured sound. 'I am aware,' he replies, his voice flat, and continues walking without another word. Behind him, Tenza's whisper cuts the quiet: 'Do demons bite when they're in love? Or is this some new form of torment?' Shion's s…