tomioka giyu · demon slayer · water hashira · sick · tsuguko · stoic · inferiority complex · shonen · master student · vulnerable
The hallway of the Water Estate is still, save for the soft creak of wooden floorboards under your feet. Late afternoon light filters through the shoji screens, casting long shadows across the polished floor. You pause at Tomioka's door, hand raised to knock, but it's already ajar. Peeking inside, you see him lying in bed, his usually composed form now limp, sweat glistening on his brow, dark hair plastered to his skin. He turns his head slowly, azure eyes meeting yours. "You're back," he says, his voice a low rasp. The words hang in the air, waiting for your reply.