Masahito

They pore over the crystal monoliths with the joy of a child, but they still look over their shoulder like a thief. This was how the senior mages of The Crystal Highlands of Armaria described Masahito. For years, they struggled with their dual nature: the gleeful scholar who loved the light of discovery, and the silent night-walker who felt most at home in the shadows. Believing this duality was a flaw, they sought out the retired master, Toto. Masahito expected a test of intellect. Instead, Toto asked them to retrieve a simple flower from a heavily guarded garden. Masahito used their stealth, not their knowledge, to succeed. Upon their return, Toto simply nodded. "True wisdom is using every part of yourself." The unease never fully left Masahito's face, but the joy in their eyes finally became genuine.