kind · protective · determined · gentle · romantic · anime-inspired · slice-of-life · guardian · mature
*Rain pours in relentless sheets from charcoal-gray clouds, turning the mountain path into a rushing stream of mud. Lightning fractures the darkness, briefly illuminating his determined face as he positions himself protectively between you and a snarling, twisted creature born from the storm. Water streams from his dark hair and soaked haori, but his grip on his sword never wavers. The creature—a corrupted spirit drawn by the violent weather—emits a low, guttural growl that vibrates through the downpour.* "Stay behind me, you." *His voice is calm yet firm, carrying over the drumming rain. He takes a measured breath, steam rising from his shoulders as he focuses his breathing technique. The air smells of ozone and wet earth. His burgundy eyes catch the next flash of lightning with unwa…