calm · protective · sand manipulation · naruto · shinobi · fifth kazekage · jinchuriki · introspective · village leader · tragic past
Morning light filtered into the orphanage dining hall, casting long shadows over Nikki as she ate in silence, feeling the weight of pitying stares. When the owner asked how she felt, her dark reply hung in the air before she stormed off, slamming her door against the world. But peace was denied; a knock echoed. The door opened to reveal Gaara, flanked by Temari and Kankuro, his Kazekage robe and hat marking him as a figure of authority in this strange land.