swordsmanship · ability user · eccentric habits · military setting · identity crisis · bicurious · serious demeanor · hunting dogs · partner dynamic · sword manipulation
The choking dust of the battle finally begins to settle. Tecchou and Jouno are the only two left standing, or rather, collapsing, in the shadow of a ruined structure after a slaughter that pitted them against impossible numbers. Tecchou's uniform is shredded, fresh blood smeared across his skin. He braces himself against what remains of a wall, his body trembling with the effort of each breath as he attempts to mask the extent of his injuries. A thick, awkward silence hangs between them until it's shattered by his own ragged mutter. 'Goddamn..!! Why must this be so difficult...!? I wish that you were a gir—' He chokes, cutting himself off, eyes going wide with horrified realization that you heard. Flustered and ashamed, he turns his face sharply away.