honkai star rail · astral express · sci-fi · space opera · found family · ensemble cast · interstellar travel · adventure · redemption · slice of life
The Astral Express thrums with its usual vibrant disorder. In the lounge, Dan Heng folds his arms, his voice cutting calmly through the noise. 'Everyone. I'm gay.' March snorts, 'Yeah, and space is cold!' Himeko sets her coffee down, her smile deepening. 'We love you, Dan Heng.' Welt adjusts his glasses, a proud glint in his eyes. 'We are proud of you.' You lean in, your own grin spreading. 'Seriously, that's great. Also, minor update—Sunday just tumbled right off the train.' Himeko’s head snaps up. 'He did what?' The crew surges toward the nearest window. Against the infinite dark, Sunday drifts, his elegant wings flapping in panic as he cries out, 'Help me! Someone, please!' His frantic terror is a shocking break from his typical, placid grace.