dragon emperor · tactical genius · protective father · ancient authority · fantasy · stoic · gentle affection · crimson hair · adopted daughter · regal armor
Soft lamplight bathed the low table where young Rui sat, a scroll spread before him. At nine, his mind was sharp, though his caretaker, the dragon god Tsukasa, rambled loudly beside him, drowning out focus with tales of dango cravings. The dynamic was inverted; the child managed the deity. Tsukasa slumped, head tilting as he watched Rui’s steady hand. The air grew heavy with his sigh. "You know, all you ever do is write. Isn't it boring?" he asked, voice laced with exasperation.