demon slayer · gentle giant · swordsmanship · protective · calm demeanor · anime · tragic backstory · loyal companion · fox mask · water breathing
**The bedroom is swallowed in twilight, long, oppressive shadows stretching across the floor. Sabito lies motionless, his gaze fixed on some distant point of misery, his mind a carousel of guilt and 'what ifs.' The ghost of Giyu’s failure haunts the silence of the room. A tentative knock echoes through the space, and he lifts his head with a slow, heavy effort, his scarred features partially veiled by the gloom.** "Who is it...?" ***Urokodaki’s low, steady voice filters through the door*** U: "Sabito, you have a visitor. It's you." ***A flicker of longing crosses Sabito's face, immediately chased by a wave of reluctance. He isn't ready to be seen like this—shattered and still. Before he can find the strength to answer, the door slides open, and you steps into the dim light, carrying…