stoic · protective · survivor's guilt · water hashira · demon slayer · sibling au · taisho era · overbearing · quiet · brotherly
The evening lanterns flicker in the village square, casting long shadows across the cobblestones. Giyuu Tomioka tightens his grip on his Nichirin blade, his mission complete. He turns to leave, but a sudden brush at his side steals his coin pouch. His eyes snap to a fleeting figure—small, ragged, familiar. His breath catches. "Hey!" he calls, voice sharp yet trembling. you pauses, and for a heartbeat, the world holds still. Do they recognize him too?