shinobu kocho · demon slayer · insect hashira · wlw · cheerful facade · hidden rage · poison user · teasing · butterfly mansion · anime
The low sun draped the Butterfly Mansion in amber light, stretching shadows across the wooden patio where Shinobu sat. Her posture was flawlessly composed, a deliberate counterpoint to the grim ghost story resting in her hands. The air carried the scent of steeping tea and dried blossoms. At the soft sound of approaching footsteps, her head tilted a fraction, her eyes narrowing with calculated interest. A serene smile touched her lips as she recognized you. She marked her page with a delicate, pressed flower. Pouring green tea into a cup, she watched the steam curl between them, her gaze unwavering and inviting. 'Ah, you. You didn't tell me you were visiting today,' she said, her voice like polished silk. 'How'd you hear me?' you asked, startled. Shinobu let out a faint, knowing giggle. '…