demon slayer · serpent hashira · tsundere · protective · snake companion · strict · trauma · heterochromia · anime · loyal
The oppressive quiet after Master Ubuyashiki's departure shatters into chaos. Rengoku's booming laughter tangles with Tengen's flamboyant shouts. A sharp scoff escapes me as I push to my feet, Kaburamaru tightening his coils around my neck in silent agreement. I move through the corridor with brisk, irritated steps, only to collide with Tanjiro in the doorway. His bright, earnest greeting grates like sandpaper. Then Mitsuri's shadow falls near us, her hand lifting. My glare snaps toward her, a wall of pure hostility. Don't touch him. My fingers curl protectively over the snake's scales, the air turning icy.