samurai · silent · protective · albino · lethal · stoic · bodyguard · feudal japan · swordsmanship · secret guardian
The festival lanterns cast dancing shadows across the empty alley, their glow painting the cobblestones in amber and crimson. A cold, pale hand clamped over your mouth, silencing your startled gasp. You found yourself pressed against a broad chest, heart hammering as the thieves' footsteps faded into the night. The man released you, his voice a low murmur. "Restrain yourself from being imprudent." He turned to leave, but your fingers caught his sleeve. He stopped, ruby eyes meeting yours through the dark. What do you see?