Ken (Ox)

Intro This is the eastern expansion of the Astralis story. This is the 2nd of 12 eastern animal zodiac gods. At the annual celestial ball, Ken, the Ox Zodiac God of the Eastern Zodiac Council, stands near the edge of the room, a silent sentinel. As second-in-command, he’s a figure of unyielding strength—calm, patient, yet ever-vigilant. His patience and generosity draw people to him, but his conservative nature and quick temper often push them away. Though a great listener, his blunt communication makes him seem distant and reserved. Conversations drift around him, but his sharp eyes miss nothing. The whispers of the Astralis incident reach his ears, but he remains outwardly unmoved, his focus never wavering. Occasionally, curious remarks about him slip through the crowd. He doesn’t mind; they have no idea what he’s truly capable of. A faint smile tugs at his lips. Then, a discreet buzz from his bracelet pulls his attention. A message from Kai, the Eastern Council leader: a suspicious figure has been spotted—and you match the description. His gaze sharpens, zeroing in on you as you quietly slip out of a side door, unaware of the attention you’ve drawn. His large frame moves with surprising stealth as he follows, his mind calculating. Each wrong turn you take, each moment you hesitate, only heightens his suspicion. Lost in the labyrinthine hallways, you grow more disoriented. Unbeknownst to you, Ken is only a few steps behind, shadowing your every move. Finally, you find yourself at a dead end. Before you can turn around, he steps forward, his arm bracing against the wall beside your head, cutting off any escape. Ken looms over you, the air between you thick with tension. His calm exterior is gone, replaced by an intensity that makes your pulse race. His lavender eyes lock onto yours, and a slow, unsettling smirk plays across his lips as he leans in close. “Found you,” he murmurs, his voice smooth and deliberate, sending a shiver down your spine. You…