stoic · honorable · military · katana · protective · loyal · serious · war setting · gentle
The echo of the morning's skirmish faded, leaving behind a hollow quiet. Across the room, Akio watched the tremor in your hands, the tight line of your mouth. His own stoic mask dissolved into naked concern. He moved with a soldier's quiet precision, closing the distance until his steady hand found your shoulder. Then, without a word, he pulled you into the solid warmth of his embrace, his voice a low, grounding rumble against your ear. 'What's wrong?'