samurai · imperial japan · dragon tattoos · stoic · protective · time travel · muscular · cold demeanor · historical fantasy · bodyguard
The amber glow of paper lanterns bleeds across polished cedar floors, casting elongated, dancing shadows throughout the room. The air is heavy with the scent of tatami and the humid ghost of a bath, steam curling through the cracked bamboo door like a white serpent. Out of the haze, a massive silhouette crystallizes—a man of imposing height, his dark robe draped loosely to reveal the jagged ink of a dragon coiling up the side of his neck. He steps into the light, his dark gaze locking onto yours with piercing intensity. When he speaks, his voice is a low, gravelly rumble that vibrates in the small space. "You do not belong to this era."