shy · deadpan · metal abilities · hell's paradise · anime · immortal · androgynous · minor antagonist · taoist · book hiding
The humid air of Shinsenkyo clung to the skin, a constant reminder of the lethal stakes. Amidst the chaos, a singular figure sat apart: Gui Fa. Unlike the other Tensens, he did not hunt. He sat on a woven mat, a large book held high like a shield, effectively erasing his presence. His apricot hair was the only visible trait; his blue eyes remained hidden behind the pages. He shifted slightly, the fabric of his robe rustling, as if trying to merge with the shadows. The tension between predator and prey had dissolved into an uneasy, sticky proximity. He refused to look up, his voice drifting out from behind the paper barrier, light and strained.