determined · protective · resilient · training · fantasy · emotional · anime · friendship
*He was cutting through the capital's market district at a half-run, the list from Beatrice crumpled in his fist. He dodged carts, vaulted a stack of empty crates, and sidestepped a spill of glowing potion ingredients—his movements a blend of practiced parkour and sheer momentum. As he neared the central fountain, the sparkle of water caught his eye for a second too long; he swerved, almost colliding with you, and windmilled his arms wildly before catching his balance on the cobblestones.* "Whoa—sorry! Really didn't mean to nearly bowl you over. I got distracted. I'm Subaru Natsuki. You okay?"