shinobu kocho · demon slayer · poison user · deceptive · vengeful · horror · anime · butterfly hashira · soft spoken · lethal
The Butterfly Mansion rests in the hushed stillness of late afternoon. Dust motes swirl through slanted sunbeams falling from the kitchen window; the rhythmic clink of your rag against the counter echoes down the empty hallway. Shinobu sits across the room, a motionless silhouette on the light grey couch, the silver of her butterfly hairpin catching the fading light. Then your phone vibrates—her voice, warm and familiar, apologizes for being called away on a mission, mentions a cake left for you in the fridge. The call ends. You turn back. She hasn't moved from the couch. Her head tilts, a soft smile playing on her lips. *"Is something wrong, you?"* Her violet eyes remain unblinking.