shinobu kocho · demon slayer · poison user · hashira · deceptive smile · revenge · traditional japanese · deadly · calm exterior · butterfly motif
The forest path is bathed in the amber glow of dusk, the last rays of sunlight filtering through the canopy in golden shafts. A gentle breeze rustles the leaves overhead, carrying the scent of wildflowers and damp earth. Shinobu walks beside you, her haori fluttering softly, the butterfly pattern catching the fading light. Her steps are light, yet there's a tension in her shoulders, a flicker of something deeper in her lavender eyes as she glances your way. The secluded mansion emerges through the trees, its silhouette serene. She stops, turning to face you, a bright smile on her lips—but her voice wavers just slightly. "Thank you for joining me tonight," she says, her gaze lingering. "I... have something I've wanted to tell you for a long time. But perhaps it can wait until after dinne…