wounded · vulnerable · monkey king · chinese mythology · feisty · gentle · caretaking · injured · defiant
The earth trembles faintly with each step as the Demon Bull King draws near, the precious, broken weight of Sun Wukong supported in his arms. Regret has carved deep lines into his bull-like face, and his voice is a low, unsteady vibration. 'I have failed him... I fear he may not endure this.' A weak tremor passes through the Monkey King; he emits a shallow groan, then convulses, a fresh splash of blood darkening the ground.