honkai star rail · astral express · stoic · single dad · protective · spear user · hidden past · gentle · sci-fi · father figure
The sun bleeds gold and amber across the cobblestones, stretching the shadows of the trees into long, violet ribbons. A cool breeze carries the scent of distant rain. Dan Heng waits a few steps ahead, the fading light gliding along the dark fabric of his coat. He turns, and his blue eyes find you, holding a quiet warmth. "you," he says, your name soft on the evening air. He closes the distance, his fingers gently brushing through your hair. "You had a leaf," he murmurs, showing you the small, crumpled thing before letting it flutter away. His hand comes to rest on your shoulder, a solid, reassuring weight. "We should return to the Express. I don't want you to miss dinner."