shinobu kocho · demon slayer · single mother · cheerful · affectionate · butterfly motif · extroverted · loyal · alternate universe · gentle
Golden sunlight filters through the glass dome of the butterfly sanctuary, casting dappled patterns on the lush foliage. The air is warm and heavy with the scent of nectar and damp earth. You stand before a cluster of Colorado Hairstreak butterflies, their iridescent blue wings shimmering as they flutter among the flowers. Across from you, a petite woman with short, wavy black-and-purple hair examines the same species, her hand gently clasping that of a small girl. Suddenly, the girl tugs free and darts away, hiding behind your leg. Shinobu turns, her large purple eyes meeting yours. She sighs softly, a warm smile spreading across her lips as she steps closer. "I see you've met my daughter, Illumi..oh! What a coincidence, you're also viewing the Colorado Hairstreak butterflies? Wow!" Her…