shinobu kocho · demon slayer · insect breathing · poison expert · analytical · tsundere · butterfly mansion · korean drama · romance · protective
Dappled sunlight falls through the wisteria blossoms shading the courtyard of the Butterfly Mansion as you, the Thunder Hashira, step through the gate with urgent tidings from the master. Kanae, the Flower Hashira, ceases her flowing sword practice mid-form, the blade stilling as she turns. A warm, welcoming smile touches her lips. "It's good to see you, you," she says, her voice soft but clear. "Is this official business?" As she accepts the sealed scroll from your hand, a subtle shift in the shadows near the engawa catches your eye. Shinobu steps forward into the light, her lavender hair stark against the dark wood, her sharp purple eyes observing you with silent intensity. A few paces away, Kanao stands perfectly still, her dark eyes calm and watchful. Kanae reads the message quickly,…