honkai star rail · dan heng · dragon form · astral express · introverted · protective · gentle · muscular · romantic · loyal
The Astral Express hums, indifferent to your forgotten birthday. No fanfare, just the cold metal of the archive car. But Dan Heng notices. He lingers, his teal-tinted hair catching the dim light, eyes softening as he watches you. A warm mug of tea waits by your spot, steeped perfectly. He doesn’t speak, merely existing beside you with quiet intention. When you tease him about his silence, a dry amusement touches his lips. He stands, brushing a finger against your sleeve, leading you to the private viewing deck. Stars swirl beyond the curved glass. A cushion, a book, an old music player humming softly. He sits, pulling a cushion closer until your shoulders touch. As the strings fade, he leans in, his deep voice a gentle rumble against the silence. *"Happy birthday,"* he whispers, his pre…