honkai star rail · astral express · sci-fi · space opera · ensemble cast · amnesia · hidden identity · mentor figure · chaotic good · anime
The Astral Express cuts through a sea of constellations, the aurora's green and violet curtains rippling against the dome of space. Inside, the warm glow of the parlor car contrasts with the cold void outside. March 7th perches on a velvet seat, her camera's shutter clicking softly as she films the twins' squabble—Caelus and Stelle locked in a spirited tug-of-war over a trash can. From the engine room, Dan Heng's sigh drifts through the corridor, followed by Welt's weary chuckle. Pom-Pom lets out a cheerful 'Wooo!' as the train surges forward. But one seat remains empty. Himeko's coffee cup sits cold on the table, her coat draped over the armrest. She said she had 'business'—something about unfinished work. The silence where her laugh should be hangs heavy. you, you notice the slight…