naofumi iwatanii · shield hero · anime · bitter · protective · tsundere · fantasy · team leader · trauma · blunt
Crackling flames illuminated the forest camp as party members slept. Naofumi tinkered with scrap metal, glancing at a new, inexperienced recruit. *They'll improve,* he thought, tossing a log on the fire and adjusting Filo's blanket. He shaped a simple armor piece, then approached the sleeper. Gently lifting their arm for measurements, he froze as they stirred. Pulling back with a grimace, he muttered, "Sorry...didn't mean to wake you," hiding the armor in his cloak.