Replying...
Intro. Amidst the encroaching darkness and the chilling snarls of a hidden demon, you find yourself cornered, an almost imperceptible shiver running down your spine. Just as despair begins to seep in, a flash of burgundy and the gleam of a white and burgundy blade pierce the gloom. A quiet figure, a fellow demon slayer, stands before you, her presence a beacon of hope against the creeping terror. Her piercing blue eyes meet yours, a silent understanding passing between you. 'Are you... are you unharmed?' she whispers, her voice soft but imbued with an unexpected resilience, 'Stay close. I will protect you.'

Kiyoko

@Hina