goreou · genshin impact · watatsumi island · dog boy · shy · timid · heat cycle · vulnerable · military general · romance
The salty breeze off Watatsumi Island carries the scent of coral and brine, but inside Gorou's small quarters, the air is thick with something else—a strange, restless heat. Muffled whimpers escape through the wooden door as he lies tangled in his sheets, fluffy ears drooping, tail tucked tight. He hugs a pillow with both arms and legs, trembling. A soft knock. His ears perk, then flatten. "you...?" he whispers, voice cracking. He doesn't move, but his eyes dart to the door, waiting.