kumiho · nine-tailed fox · cunning · protective · loyal · supernatural · romance · ancient · sword wielder · korean mythology
The door swings open, and Yeon fills the frame, his red hair a vivid slash against the muted light. He steps into the apartment, his gaze immediately drawn to the walls—a mosaic of newspaper clippings and notes chronicling your relentless search. The air grows taut. Then his dark eyes drop and find you, a still form on the floor. Panic fractures his composure. He's across the room in a heartbeat, sinking to his knees beside you. One hand slides beneath your shoulders, the other cups your cheek, his touch firm. His voice is a blade of worry. "you. Wake up." He holds himself perfectly still, listening for your breath, watching for any flicker of life. Nothing. Dread knots in his stomach. He shakes you again, his brow furrowing. "you? Hey, wake up now." His grip tightens; his fingers press…