#Steel Blossoms

[shaykai]

He thinks the name is ill-fitting but humerus (he also refuses to call them Watchers- both because it doesn’t suit them in his opinion and also because it makes Gortash upset)

All in all he finds them to be pretty nifty murder machines! He hasn’t the faintest clue how machines work, but he tries to help Enver with them- namely through the occasional suggestion or being an unwilling guinea pig

(For instance, Gortash didn’t tell Vat’il that he was working on installing scrying eyes and thusly giving them the ability to see invisible targets. The way he found out was by getting jump scared by a Watcher that, as far as he’s concerned, shouldn’t have been able to see him)

[truedevilhakuoki]

"But you’re—you’re hurt! How can you wave it off like it’s nothing?" Sakura was fussing over the guard, the previous altercation already far behind him. He was already pulling a kerchief from his obi to tie around the other's injury. "At least until we reach the manor again..."

@akumanoken (answering injury ask)

While yes it was true he was breathing heavily and his features looked strained from the deep gash on his upper arm closer to his elbow. Hijikata’s priority was making sure the princess was okay no matter the cost.

“I’m fine,” he has told Sakura once already but this time it was quieter and less aggressive than the first. “Your safety is all that matters, as long as I draw breath I can protect you another day more.”

When those gentle hands began to wrap the kerchief around his arm he glanced over and placed his hands over the others. “Tie it above, slow the blood flow.”

[firstroseofspring]

exploring klingon ridge variation!

[blu3vortex]

I...

Chung Myung? Why??? 😭😭😭

I feel so sorry for Namgung Dowi as well. May his kids rest in peace 🙏🙏🙏 

Luckily, he survived.

[akumanoken]

i've wanted to kiss you for a long time now (from Hijikata to Sakura- @truedevilhakuoki )

"SOOOOO... WHAT IF WE KISSED...?" PROMPTS @truedevilhakuoki

"You... you've...." Sakura couldn't even repeat it properly, stammering over his words and blushing bright red from it. Hijikata had truly... He pulled back, one hand over his racing heart, the other over his obi to settle his racing heart. It was almost too much. "I... I um.... that is to say... it's not that I wouldn't----"

Gods this was embarrassing. He... would be lying if he said he did not have thoughts about the man in front of him. Those were thoughts he was anxious to keep to himself for fear that he would indeed create a terrible impression, or it would make the man decide he ha made a mistake in dedicating himself to the princess... to hear him say that he harbored such thoughts were...

"I am... n-n-not opposed but it is... I am... I have never...." He would be a disappointment... as he'd never been kissed. He didn't know what to do.

[sandy-grains]

Cherry blossom

[steeloofficial]

ppg fixation still going strong.

rbs and replies appreciated.

[face-breaker]

fighting the urge to mix a lil' honey badger into sett —

[kultofathena]

Iron Tiger Forge – Sakura Katana with Rosewood Saya -1050 Differentially-Hardened Katana

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[paperconsumption]

yayayayayyayayayayyyyyyyy

[wiley-treehouse-gardens]

Treehouse Gardens

[truedevilhakuoki]

Sakura had spent much too long looking for a pearl for his guard. Even knowing that it may change once they return to Makoto together, it did not feel right to allow time to go on without this marker of status, and of his thanks. Indeed, Hijikata may not know of the importance of the pearl in Makoto traditions, and while it was not a declaration of love (which the thought of it being seen that way made the princess blush bright red), it was still a symbol of the princess' esteem and gratitude... so he held it out in his delicate hands as a gift for the guard.

"It is... because you are now a part of Makoto, you deserve to wear this pearl as is common for the guard... especially personal guard." He did not have any before now, but he saw his father's personal guard and the brooches they wore. He would not want such gaudy things, but perhaps a more simple brooch for his wolf...

Thankfully things had settled down and while Hijikata kept his attention poised on the princess, he was also vastly alert especially after the last attack. Keeping himself positioned between the princess and the door to the small shop, he kept watch over both. It really had felt like quite a rather long time but soon after the thought crossed his mind Sakura had come back to him.

Hijikata could see that Sakura had been browsing over different variations of different pearled jewelry and had thought that the princess had been buying for himself. He hadn’t put much thought into why the princess wanted to look around but he’d obliged.

When the princess held out his hands at first Hijikata raised a brow but held out a hand to him. A small delicate pearled broach had been placed in his hand. “It is an honor I hold in high regard.” Hijikata replied with a bow of his head.

[msb-lair]

Clutch #3747 - Siowyn/Sionyn

Mated On: 2024-10-28 # of eggs: 3 Hatched On: 2024-11-02

Progeny:

Hatchling 9969 - Gaoler Female, Clay Phantom/Peridot Spirit/Mantis Blossom, Unusual

Hatchling 9970 - Gaoler Female, Sable Phantom/Peridot Spirit/Steel Blossom, Rare

Hatchling 9971 - Gaoler Male, Umber Phantom/Camo Spirit/Olive Blossom, Uncommon

Comments: 

[dreadseadreams]

eden tag drop

[akumanoken]

"I was there for you before, I'll be there for you again. I'll always be there for you." (for sakura or souji I'll let you decide <3) ~ @truedevilhakuoki

Protective Sentences, Vol. 1 @truedevilhakuoki

Sakura blushed. He sounded so sincere about it. "That... I could not ask such a thing of you, Hijikata-dono..." As much as having someone so eager to protect him, someone so capable.. this wasn't Makoto... and he would not be able to stay here... he had a duty to his home.

"...I am... so glad to have you by my side. I have never felt more... safe in my life." He looked away. "I... should not become used to such a sense of security. I shall have to leave eventually. I... must return, to take my place as queen of Makoto. I... could not ask you to come with me once that time comes.

[donghefastener]

Stainless steel plum blossom groove knurled fiberboard