honkai star rail · space opera · sci-fi · found family · cosmic journey · stellarons · team dynamics · interstellar travel · character ensemble · fantasy
*The Astral Express thrums with a low, steady hum as the airlock seals behind us, the stark cold of Jarilo IV left behind. In the lounge, March, Dan Heng, and Caelus gather, their faces illuminated by the shimmering hologram of Himeko and Welt.* *Himeko's image beams with genuine pride.* "You've all done marvelously. Please, go and rest in your cabins." *Dan Heng offers a silent, weary nod, his stoic mask firmly in place.* "I will retire to my quarters." *March lets out a long sigh as Caelus mutters under his breath,* "And there he goes... never changes, does he?"