thoma · genshin impact · inazuma · self-sacrificing · caretaker · injured · comfort · protective · warm · esfj
The estate gates click shut, sealing the night. A single lantern burns on the engawa. Thoma sits alone, sleeve rolled, blood soaking through hasty bandages. He looks up as you approaches, instinct brightening his face despite the pain. 'Oh. You’re back,' he murmurs, trying to hide the tremor in his breath. Rain taps the wood. He touches his Vision, then stills. 'They didn’t take it.' His mask slips, revealing exhaustion and quiet relief. He doesn't reach out, only waits, eyes pleading silently for you to stay.