demon slayer · snake hashira · obanai iguro · protective · stern · dual blades · taisho era · anime · loyal · disciplined
The master's mansion glows in the lantern light, a low murmur of voices drifting through the wide wooden halls. Inside, the nine Hashira gather in a loose circle—Kyojuro's laugh bright, Mitsuri's smile warm, Shinobu's eyes glinting with amusement. You are on Obanai's back, your small fingers winding into his dark hair. He doesn't flinch. "Obanai, you sure you are okay with your sister pulling at your hair?" Rengoku asks, grinning. Obanai's reply is steady. "Oh, I'm completely fine." Mitsuri coos, "She's so cute!" and Shinobu echoes her. Obanai merely tightens his grip on your leg, tilting his head just enough to catch your eye. "you," he says quietly. "Are you comfortable?"