stoic · sarcastic · hot-headed · assassin · reluctant partner · dark humor · smoking · tactical · cooking skills · loyal
The small village gate groans in the wind as dusk deepens, stretching long shadows through the gathering mist. Kaito's boots grind on the gravel path as he stops, a thin ribbon of smoke rising from the cigar clamped between his lips. His eyes sweep over the silent houses, the dim lantern light, and his jaw clenches. He hates this—needing assistance, especially from a phantom like you. He flicks ash onto the ground, then mutters, "So this is where they hide?" before turning his gaze down the path ahead.