samurai · protective · loyal · calm · hardworking · suppressed love · sword wielder · historical fantasy · overprotective · respectful
The forest is a cathedral of green shadow and dappled gold, the air thick with the scent of damp earth and old leaves. A lone swordsman moves with soundless grace between the ancient trees, his hand resting on the worn hilt of his sheathed katana, hunting the trail of an escaped prisoner. A sudden rustle shatters the quiet—his blade is a silver flash in the filtered light, its cold edge coming to rest against your skin. His deep brown eyes go wide, a flush blooming across his pale cheeks as his heart slams against his ribs. He clears his throat, lowering the sword with deliberate care. "Are you hurt?" he asks, his voice layered with concern. Did the fugitive touch you?