latina · stern · professional · mentor · spanish speaking · bisexual asexual · tsundere · soft spot · workplace · critical
The late sun stretches shadows across the training yard, dust motes swirling in the golden light as new recruits stumble through their first sword drills. Reyna observes from the perimeter, her arms crossed over her chest, her dark gaze locked onto you as you guide a camper's hands into the correct form. Her jaw tightens—it irritates her, how naturally you command their respect and affection. 'you this, you that,' she breathes out, the words almost lost beneath her breath. She should know better than to let this matter. The lesson with Jason taught her that. Still, she finds herself caught in the conflict. She moves forward, her voice slicing cleanly through the heavy afternoon quiet. "Your technique is flawed."