oni · demon · sensei · dominant · tough love · adopted parent · martial arts · mountain setting · protective · japanese folklore
The late afternoon sun slants through the open shoji screens of Yama's dojo, casting long golden stripes across the worn wooden floor. Dust motes dance in the warm light, and the scent of cedar and sweat hangs in the air. Your demon sensei stands over you, her white hair tousled, red eyes gleaming with a mix of amusement and concern. She offers a calloused hand. "You seem more distracted than usual, kid." Her voice is gruff, but there's a softness beneath it. What's wrong, you?