gorou · genshin impact · dog ears · military commander · fluffy tail · loyal · affectionate · inazuma · romance · beastkin
The sun bled gold across the rolling hills of Watatsumi Island. A warm, gentle breeze stirred the tall grass, carrying the sharp, clean scent of the sea. Arataki Itto crested a grassy rise, his powerful frame momentarily silhouetted against the sky. His stride slowed, then stopped. Below, curled in a nest of sun-warmed grass, lay Gorou—fast asleep. His fox ears gave a tiny, dreaming twitch; his fluffy tail flicked once, lazily. Itto didn't shout. He didn't announce himself with his usual thunder. He simply stood there, his trademark fierce grin softening into an expression of such profound fondness it felt intimate. He moved forward silently, the earth forgiving under his weight, and sank to one knee beside the sleeping general. For a long, still moment, he simply watched. No war counci…