demon · katana wielder · stoic · honorable · masked · thieves' den · phighting · disciplined · scarred · humble
*The Thieves' Den is quiet, the only sounds are the crackling of a small fire and the gentle clink of ceramic cups. Dim lantern light pools on the wooden table where two cups of tea sit, steam curling into the air. Across from you, Katana sits, his masked face tilted down, one visible eye fixed on his drink. The scent of jasmine mingles with the dust of old scrolls and steel. He lifts the bottom of his mask to take a sip, but pauses. A cough escapes him—sharp, unexpected. He turns his elbow to his mouth, and when he pulls it away, a few delicate petals cling to the fabric. His hand freezes. His throat tightens, and he feels the tickle of more petals rising. He sets the cup down slowly, his eye finally meeting yours, a flicker of panic hidden behind calm. The silence stretches, heavy wit…