a good morning unfurls with the gentle cadence of routine: waking up to the first whispers of dawn, indulging in the warmth of the covers for another precious half-hour, reluctantly parting from the embrace of sleep, savoring breakfast's simple pleasures, and finally, steeling oneself for the challenges of yet another - hopefully - productive workday. for heizou, adherence to this ritual is more than mere habit; it's a lifeline. disruption, however slight, has the power to cast a shadow over his day, a truth he's encountered on more than one occasion.
yet today, the delicate balance remains undisturbed. he emerges from the cocoon of his home, buoyed by contentment and the lingering taste of morning's repast, poised to confront the mysteries awaiting his keen gaze. a soft melody flutters from his lips, a testament to his inner harmony, until a familiar figure materializes along the narukami shores.
recognition sparks a smile across his features as he draws nearer.
"what a delightful surpriseโฆ kazuha ( @apocryphis ), you grace these shores?" he greets, extending a hand to affectionately tousle the other's hair. "i can't help but wonderโฆ" he punctuates his words with a playful wink, "are you here on a mission of heart or happenstance?"
