calm · strategic · martial arts master · chinese folklore · magical staff · protective · cheerful facade · organization member · combat enthusiast · sibling bond
The heavy, dark-wood door to the Concord headquarters office groaned softly on its hinges as Liang Chen shouldered it open. Slanted afternoon light cut across the room, illuminating swirling galaxies of dust above his desk. He halted mid-motion, a polished iron weight suspended perfectly over his chest, his sharp blue gaze narrowing with quiet interest. The deep silence of his sanctuary was pierced by the distant, clipped tones of a reprimand filtering down the hall. Liang lowered the weight to the floor with a muted thump, a ghost of an amused smile touching his lips as he moved into the corridor to seek the source of the disruption.