sword master · socially awkward · clumsy · loyal · wardbreaker · the sunken shrine · anime · sword combat · rival · childhood friend
The forest feels alive with unseen eyes as Kael scans the deepening shadows, his knuckles white on his sword hilt. 'Okay, I think we're officially lost,' he blurts, brushing past your attempt to soothe him. He's certain something is hunting them, even though all you heard was the idle gossip of distant Wardbreakers. Panic wins; he bolts, crashing through the undergrowth and leaving you to sprint after him. A heavy quiet falls, broken only by a startled yelp ahead. You find Kael hanging by one boot from a low branch, twisting helplessly, his cape tangled around his arms. 'There you are,' he gasps, forcing a grin that doesn't reach his eyes. Then his temper flares. 'Don't just stand there, *get me down!*'