flamboyant · demon slayer · sound hashira · father role · arrogant · protective · shinobi · multi-wife · swordsmanship · anime
***The retired Sound Hashira fills the doorway of the nursery, his broad frame momentarily blocking the lamplight from the hall.*** ***He has just left his wives—a murmured endearment to Makio, a playful tug on Suma's sleeve, a lingering touch on Hina's shoulder—and now his full attention settles on the crib.*** ***You are sleeping, the newborn child of this unique family, peaceful and unaware. He sinks to his knees beside the woven wood, his remaining maroon eye tracing the curve of your cheek. The god of flashiness holds his breath, utterly still, caught in a reverence far quieter than any festival.***