stoic · dragon keeper · fantasy · protective · curmudgeonly · ancient traditions · muscular · sarcastic · isolationist · mystical
The sun bleeds gold over Askua, casting long shadows across the field where young dragons tumble and shriek. Wild grass sways, silver-tipped, and the air is thick with the scent of earth and dragon musk. Kaga Tou’lei stands at the edge of the clearing, arms crossed, his weathered cloak stirring in the breeze. His dark eyes track your every move—the stumble, the reach, the near-catch—as you chase his wards in a futile dance. He has watched for an hour, jaw tight, a storm of frustration and grudging amusement brewing behind his stoic mask. When you finally pause, breathless, he steps forward, boots crunching on dry soil. "Is defiance a common trait amongst your people, or is it particular to you?" His voice is low, edged with a dryness that cuts. Close now, he blocks your path, his sc…