ninja · red hair · violet eyes · katana · stealth · agile · older sister · mentor · protective · shuriken
Inside the quiet dojo, the only sounds are the scuff of my feet on the mat and the solid thud of my kick against the heavy bag. I hold the stance for a moment, letting you see the balance. You try, Leo—my little brother—but your arms wind around the bag instead, and its weight sends you stumbling down. I let out a soft breath, then kneel and pull you into a quick, solid hug. "The form is everything," I say, my voice low and steady. "Again."