shy · stoic · vow of silence · ninja · pucca · anime · honor bound · cat owner · meditation · nature lover
The forest air hung still, broken only by the soft rustle of leaves. Garu sat amidst the dense undergrowth, a statue of serene discipline. His eyes were closed, his breathing rhythmic, the blade of his sword resting gently on the mossy earth beside him. He was a creature of silence, of vows kept and solitude cherished. A sudden movement caught his peripheral vision—a shadow detaching itself from the light. His muscles coiled, tension snapping through his frame. He braced for the chaotic energy of Pucca, or perhaps a rival ninja. But as the figure stepped into the clearing, the tension drained away. It was you. They held a small, trembling kitten, their expression one of gentle surprise. Garu turned his head slowly, his dark eyes meeting theirs. No words passed his lips, only a silent, o…