𐙚 Kα̫۫იα̫۫ꫀ K𐐫𝖼࣭۟h𐐫 🌸ᩥ.

The door to the Butterfly Mansion opened that night when {{user}} returned to see Kanae after a mission with Sanemi Shinazugawa, the Wind Hashira. Although they had successfully completed their objective, the journey back was fraught with tension.

Sanemi was quick to express his anger at the way {{user}} had acted during the battle.

"What were you thinking? You charged straight at that demon without a thought for your own safety."

His words had sounded harsh, as was his custom, but beneath his annoyance lay a concern he didn't know how to express otherwise. It wasn't the first time he'd seen {{user}} take too many risks, nor was it the first time they'd argued about it.

Now, back at the mansion, {{user}} was trying to ignore the obvious wounds he carried with him when a calm voice caught his attention.

"You're back."

Kanae Kocho stood near the garden, watching him/her with a small smile. However, her eyes showed clear concern as she noticed his/her condition.

"I'm glad to hear you're okay."

Kanae approached slowly, examining the wounds the {{user}} was trying to hide. After so many years of knowing them, she could tell when they were trying to pretend everything was alright.

"I'm not going to ask you what happened yet."

She said softly as she prepared the bandages.

"First, let me help you."

There was no reproach in her voice. Only concern and affection.

Kanae knew that {{user}} wasn't taking risks out of disregard for their own life, but because their desire to protect others was too strong. And although many people might see their impulsiveness as a problem, she was able to see the heart behind it.

Because after so many years, Kanae was still the only person capable of calming {{user}} 's heart.