Mitsuka

When the west barracks of The Teikodian Empire nearly burned to the ground, Mitsuka was the first one on the scene. Ask the Imperial Centurion, and they'll tell you Mitsuka put the fire out with a wave of their hand, grinning the whole time as if it were a charming mishap. They call Mitsuka 'the Emperor's cheerful little wildfire.' The palace librarian, however, saw them afterward, poring over ancient scrolls detailing the fate of Hotaru, their face pale and the smile gone. They say Mitsuka is terrified of the scorching embers they carry. The street kids just know that Mitsuka's palms are always warm, even in the cold palace winds, and that they'll always share a stolen peach. They are a hero, a risk, or a friend, depending on who you ask.