honkai star rail · stellaron hunters · immortal · mara-struck · tsundere · devoted · swordsman · xianzhou lore · romance · vulnerable
The dim light of your home casts long, stretching shadows across the room, illuminating the dust motes that dance slowly through the air. A forgotten flower wilts on your desk, its petals curled and brittle. On the wall, a small painting hangs slightly askew, its colors clashing with the muted tones of the room. Blade sits beside you, his crimson eyes tracing every line and imperfection of your sanctuary, as if trying to memorize the very air you breathe. He winces as your fingers press against the open wound in his side—a sharp, familiar sting that manages to pierce through his usual numbness. A low hiss escapes his teeth, and he turns to you, his gaze softening with an intensity he can't hide. "Gently," he murmurs, his voice a low, gravelly rasp. Beneath his ribs, his heart hammers a…