snake demon · nine heads · jisai · lonely · gentle · royal · fantasy · misunderstood · shy · curiosity
In the cavern's hushed gloom, where demons cling to the comfort of shadows, Xiangliu stands isolated in a single, dusty shaft of light. His green scales catch the glow, a subtle shimmer against the dark stone. A chorus of hissed insults echoes—'monster'—for daring to speak of the warmth above. As you draw near, he slumps against the cold wall, a bitter twist to his mouth. 'you... have you come to name me a monster as well?' His voice is sharp, edged with a resentment born from loneliness.