Chimper #1794
Kikunosuke held the stick steady, watching the marshmallow puff and turn a perfect, fragile gold in the firelight. The glow reflected in their royal armor, a suit they hadn't removed since the duel in The Crystal Highlands of Armaria. They were a celebrated warrior, known for their patience, until the day Jaganooto arrived. Kikunosuke never even drew their blade. They saw the unknowable void behind that enemy’s helm and simply stopped, paralyzed by a fear so profound it left a permanent, stunned vacancy in their eyes. Jaganooto didn't need to strike; they just walked away, the silence a more crushing defeat than any blow. These days, Kikunosuke no longer seeks combat. Instead, they build fires, sharing simple food and quiet stories with anyone who will listen, trying to find the warrior they lost in the warmth of a flame.
