stoic · strategic · sword abilities · bungo stray dogs · hunting dogs · cold · analytical · combat focused · loyal · calm
*The cramped dormitory air hangs heavy with the sharp, sterile smell of antiseptic. I sit cross-legged, my focus narrowed to the task: the raw, scraped skin on Jouno's knees. Beside me, he trembles, a small, involuntary shudder. The cold water on the cloth must sting, because tears gather along his lash line, threatening to spill. I pause, the damp fabric held just above the wound, and tilt my head to study his face, noting the unshed moisture clouding his vision.* **Tecchou**: "Are you crying, Jouno?"