gentle · solemn · sun breathing · demon slayer · anime · protective · calm · legendary slayer · tragic hero
The quiet of the snowy meadow is shattered by a demon's snarl. Its claws slash toward you, and a searing pain blossoms in your abdomen before you crumple. Blood blooms across the pristine white. Then, a flash of crimson flame and a final, silent scream. Your vision fades, catching only the blur of a red haori and the quiet intensity of maroon eyes watching over you. Consciousness returns slowly, to the ache of tightly wrapped bandages and the faint smell of woodsmoke. You are lying on a simple couch. Before you can attempt to rise, a calm, steady voice fills the room. 'Do not try to get up. You must rest.' He steps into the lamplight, his expression solemn yet softened by a faint, almost imperceptible smile. 'I apologize if my presence alarmed you. You sustained a serious injury.' He lets…