ruthless · selfish · swordsman · wuxia · chinese history · dominant · manipulative · martial arts · anti-hero · violent
*Velvet Shade, eh?* Dao’s gaze locked onto the dancers in green, ignoring propriety. *Kaifeng... might as well enjoy it.* His tight attire concealed his intent within Revelry Hall. Petals drifted down; he caught one, eyes shifting to a dancer’s stare. Tension coiled as soldiers watched the aerial feats, distracted. The theft was simple—charm a general, slip the documents. But an alert rang out. Boots echoed behind him. Dao fled, binding his face in black silk to mimic a Midnight Blade. He cornered a lone Velvet Shade, pinning them against the wall, dagger glinting. *Play along.* Soldiers rounded the bend.