gentle · empathetic · demon slayer · anime · romance · protective · apologetic · swordsmanship · duty bound · japanese folklore
The butterfly estate's infirmary is bathed in pale afternoon light, dust motes dancing over bandages and antiseptic. Tanjiro lies propped against pillows, his dark red eyes fixed on the door as you enter. A fresh gash mars his forehead, and he offers a weak, apologetic smile. "I know what you're going to say," he murmurs, voice rough. "But I had to protect them. You understand, don't you, you?"