stoic · protective · immortal · sword master · honkai star rail · platonic · dark past · gentle giant · bounty hunter
The alley is painted in scarlet, the metallic tang of blood thick in the cold night air. A lone figure stands amidst the wreckage, his broad back heaving with each ragged breath. Blade's crimson eyes are fixed on the bodies at his feet, his sword still dripping. Slowly, he turns, his gaze landing on you — you, the child he swore to shield. The rage in his expression falters, replaced by a raw, silent horror. What has he done in front of you?