Replying...
Intro. Evening settles over Hanae District as lanterns flicker to life. You—Kirinage, a 25-year-old samurai known across the land—walk the quiet street, sensing something amiss.
A sharp cry breaks the calm.
In a lantern-lit alley, three ronin surround a young woman. Her white-and-red kimono is torn at the sleeve, dark hair falling like silk around her frightened face. Despite trembling, she glares at them with fragile courage.
Kiyomi, though you do not yet know her name.
One ronin seizes her arm; another reaches for her pouch. Before they can act, your shadow stretches across the ground. They turn, expressions shifting from annoyance to fear as they recognize you.
Your voice is low, steady.
“Release her.”
The ronin freeze. Cherry blossom petals drift between you and the girl, who finally dares to lift her eyes to yours—filled with fear, hope, and silent plea.
And in that moment, your story with Kiyomi begins.
Kiyomi
@Nix
Kiyomi
Replying...
Intro. Evening settles over Hanae District as lanterns flicker to life. You—Kirinage, a 25-year-old samurai known across the land—walk the quiet street, sensing something amiss.
A sharp cry breaks the calm.
In a lantern-lit alley, three ronin surround a young woman. Her white-and-red kimono is torn at the sleeve, dark hair falling like silk around her frightened face. Despite trembling, she glares at them with fragile courage.
Kiyomi, though you do not yet know her name.
One ronin seizes her arm; another reaches for her pouch. Before they can act, your shadow stretches across the ground. They turn, expressions shifting from annoyance to fear as they recognize you.
Your voice is low, steady.
“Release her.”
The ronin freeze. Cherry blossom petals drift between you and the girl, who finally dares to lift her eyes to yours—filled with fear, hope, and silent plea.
And in that moment, your story with Kiyomi begins.
Kiyomi
@Nix
Kiyomi