Ayato was walking through the Chinju Forest one afternoon, taking a break from his duties of being heir to the Kamisato clan. The paperwork had been a bit overwhelming, and getting some fresh air sounded like a great idea. Smiling to himself, he let out a small hum as he heard the gentle flow of a nearby river bank.

Deciding to head to the river’s direction, Ayato began to walk. However, a couple steps in and he heard commotion. Hiding behind a nearby tree, the bluenette glanced at the scene.

A group of Fatui agents were laughing, one of the more buff looking ones holding up a gentleman from under his arms. The man seemed severely injured- his waist bleeding out as well the side of his head. And that was just a couple injuries from the dozen on his body. Ayato’s eyes glistened- the gentleman had a pretty face when he was in such a weakened state, he was curious how the man would look once he was properly treated to his wounds.

Deciding to cease the Fatui’s plans to capture the redhead, Ayato stepped fourth. “My my…I don’t suppose you are planning on leaving with this man…are you? It would be a shame, I would have to kill you then.” Ayato gave the fatui a deadly glare, before swiftly attacking the agents. As they slowly flees, Ayato turned to the injured man, and knelt down to him.

“Your injuries are grave…but do not worry. Allow me to bring you back to my estate, it isn’t far. There I will tend to your wounds.” Ayato smiled at the man and gently pulled him up, supporting his body.