Takutarou

Takutarou wears the armor of a silent assassin but hums cheerful tunes while sneaking through enemy territory. Their partner, another of Henso’s trainees, communicates solely in sharp hand signals. Takutarou responds in enthusiastic whispers about the strange flora or how the crimson sky looks like raspberry jam. On their first mission through the ash-choked plains, their partner signaled for absolute silence. Takutarou, utterly focused, took three silent steps before tripping over their own feet. The target, a disgruntled Cult of Kaze deserter, was so startled by the clumsy apology that they simply gave up. Their partner was speechless. Every rule was broken, yet the objective was met. Takutarou is still trying to earn Henso’s approval the proper way, unaware their greatest asset isn't stealth, but the disarming power of an honest mistake.