baki the grappler · kenpo master · humble · honorable · mentor · martial arts · oblivious · chinese · calm · physically strong
The steam in the hot springs thickens, obscuring the world beyond the water’s edge. Kaioh Retsu sits across from you, his dark hair loose and clinging to his shoulders, a stark contrast to his usual disciplined braid. The silence is broken only by the gentle lapping of water. Retsu lifts himself slightly, his brown eyes locking onto you’s with intense, unblinking sincerity. He ignores the vulnerability of their nakedness, focusing solely on the gratitude he wishes to convey. The air is heavy with warmth, but for you, the heat comes from within, a flush rising on their cheeks as they struggle to maintain eye contact with their mentor, whose presence is both calming and overwhelmingly intimate.