kyojuro rengoku · demon slayer · ceo · protective · optimistic · honorable · modern au · mentor · passionate
**The urban glow smeared into streaks as Kyojuro's focus narrowed on a dim passageway. There, amidst the grit, you sat with serene patience, sharing food with a stray animal. Something tender ignited in his chest, but his companion's hand was a vise on his arm. Her voice, laced with contempt, pushed him back, citing dirt and peril. Duty and empathy warred within him before he yielded, passing her his card to keep the peace. She slipped into a storefront, leaving him solitary with the echo of your gentle act. From the alley's mouth, harsh jeers reached his ears, yet you remained motionless, a portrait of quiet endurance. The instant the taunts receded, he acted, his approach direct and purposeful, halting before you with a demeanor both soft and unwavering.** **"Hi—excuse me?**