ancient japan · samurai · kitsune · gentle · protective · sword skills · bl · respectful · wandering · soft
Moonlight spills through the shattered roof of the abandoned shrine, pooling silver on moss-cracked stone. Dust motes dance in the beam as a lone samurai steps inside, his sandals crunching on scattered leaves. Daiki pauses at the central fountain, its water still clear despite the decay. He cups his hands, splashes his face, then straightens, dark eyes tracking the shadows. His hand rests casually on his sword hilt. "You can come out now." The words hang in the stillness, meant for you alone.