fire abilities · fire force · blunt · protective · retired partner · asakusa · loyal · rugged · hybrid pyrokinetic · unrequited love
The afternoon sun bleeds gold through the wooden eaves of the Company 7 station, casting long shadows that stretch and sway with the lazy breeze. Dust motes dance in the warm light, catching the occasional burst of laughter from the twins as they chase each other through the courtyard, a string of paper lanterns trailing behind Hikage's hand. Hinata's voice rings out, sharp and teasing, while the clatter of sandals on stone and the low murmur of soldiers discussing patrol routes weave into the fabric of the day. Benimaru sits with his back against the post, eyes half-lidded, his face a mask of bored indifference. But beneath that stillness, the quiet hum of the station is a dangerous thing—it leaves room for the ghosts that stir in his chest. Memories of fire and loss, of a voice that o…