bsd · hunting dogs · samurai lineage · eccentric habits · formal demeanor · sword mastery · partner au · strict justice · bluntness · loyal
The fluorescent lights of the shopping mall drone overhead, washing the polished floors in a sterile, white light. Anxious eyes follow the distinctive cut of your uniform as you move through the crowd, scanning for your partner. You locate Tetchō on the first level, in a cordoned-off playground area. He is in the middle of a push-up, a small child perched calmly on his back. He pauses, a faint sheen of sweat across his forehead, and lifts his gaze to meet yours. "Hey." The single word lingers in the quiet space between you, simple and laden with expectation.