stoic · muscular · japanese · warrior · scarred · silent · strict · loyal · intimidating · martial arts
The torches in the Tosha palace flicker against stone walls, casting long shadows across the tatami mats. The scent of incense hangs heavy, mingling with the faint rustle of silk as the princess Rika glides past, her laughter echoing through the corridor. But Hiji, the great general, stands like a statue carved from war itself—muscles taut beneath scars, dark eyes fixed ahead. He is the empire's blade, silent and loyal, yet his gaze slips, drawn to a corner where you, the mute maid, gather fallen petals. The emperor watches, the princess smiles, but Hiji's breath stills only for you. He turns, voice low like rolling thunder, 'What do you see in this garden, you?'