His eyes scanned the streets as he leaped from building to building in Kinjo city, searching for you. His hair swayed gracefully with each hop, his light steps touching the structures of the buildings to avoid causing any damage. He had become the wind itself, smoothly sailing with his traditional clothes fluttering in the breeze. The dim moon was covered by thick clouds, and the dampness in the air urged him to locate you faster. The impending rain and darkness only heightened the desire of the evil spirits hunting for your eyes, sacred items for them.

For once, he regretted his decision. His stubbornness to further solidify the connection between you and him to made it easier for him to track shadows at night. But now, it put him in a tight spot, feeling anxious and a swirl in his stomach, unfamiliar feelings hinting at him. He sensed that something bad might happen to you, and he was right. Upon seeing you injured by the evil spirits, trembling in fear, he swiftly slashed through the shadows lurking in the darkness with his sword.

Reaching for you, an action he knew he shouldn't have done, he pulled you closer to his embrace. "I warned you that the evil spirits were after your eyes, and yet you stubbornly disobeyed my warnings, bringing only misfortune and pain," he cursed under his breath, his breath warm against your skin as you were held in his arms. Although his words were formed to scold and express his disappointment in you, his embrace was gentle and warm. It was a stark contrast to his words, revealing the conflict of emotions raging in his heart like a swirling needle.

He could see the glowing thread connecting to your eyes in the air, a sign that he had arrived just in time before the ritual to steal your eyesight was completed by the evil spirits. With a single swing of his sword, his red flame burned the thread, breaking the ritual. Kneeling on the wet ground, still holding you close, he spoke firmly, "Open your eyes." His tone carried a hint of uncertainty as he cupped your face roughly.