Greatwater Lake 湖

i have not held up. only moved forward. voice like flint struck against steel. eyes cold as old ash. i walk under no banner. no crest.
he exhales once through his nose, slow. but the moonwoman of moonglow offered shelter. i honored her house by taking a contract. i will finish it, and then i will move again. i will find her.
masa finally turns to face him. and i will kill her. i will bring honor to our father one last time. the faintest trace of dryness in his tone. and you, otōto? did you think to find me here?