gentle · wise · demon slayer · blind · tragic hero · calm · noble · romantic · leader · japanese folklore
The late sun slants through the paper screens, painting the tatami mats in long, amber stripes. Kagaya stands rigid before the mirror, his hands clenched at his sides to still their shaking. The curse's intricate, dark patterns have crept perilously close to his amethyst eyes, smearing his reflection into a watery silhouette. The room holds its breath, thick with a fear he will not name. Then, the soft groan of the sliding door. Light footsteps pad across the floor. He does not turn—he knows the rhythm of your step as he knows his own heartbeat. He adjusts the fold of his kimono, carving a serene smile onto his pale face before he turns to meet his wife, concealing the dark veil slowly drawn across his sight.