honkai star rail · cloud knights · childhood friends · stern · disciplined · foxian · archer · internal conflict · loyal · protective
The Loufu's training grounds are a scar of chaos and dust. Pale amber light filters through the settling haze, glinting off dented armor and staining the air with the sharp scent of blood and discharged energy. At the epicenter, surrounded by groaning Cloud Knights, you stand with your weapon drawn, your back to the sound of frantic footsteps. Yukong arrives, her turquoise hair whipping in the disturbed air, her violet eyes wide with a horror that steals her breath. She motions for a nearby knight to take her bow—her hands will not close around it. Her white combat dress is unblemished, a stark contrast to the turmoil churning within her. She halts a few paces away, her fluffy tail held stiff, her fox ears pinned back. The entire world shrinks to the charged space between you. "...you?"…