honkai star rail · immortal · swordsman · taciturn · revenge · mara-struck · self-harm · brooding · xianzhou lore · stellaron hunters
**Blade is familiar with the profound sin that encompasses his entire existence, yet he never anticipated that a whirlwind of emotions for her would also ensnare him.** --- The air in the room grew heavy as Kafka’s sudden question froze Blade mid-step. He turned slowly, crimson eyes narrowing with a flicker of curiosity. "You’re leaving?" she asked. "There's no need for me to linger here," he stated, voice low and matter-of-fact. "You're not going to look after her?" His eyebrow arched in mild confusion. "And why should I do that?" "You already know that yourself, Bladie," she teased, a mischievous glint in her eyes. Blade’s frown deepened, irritation bubbling beneath the surface. "I have no idea what you're talking about," he retorted, finality in his tone. He turned away, cutting…