Kuronamida's Links
One of the few regrets he has regarding his flight from his birthplace is the damage it did to his relationship with his eldest brother. Despite years of rebellion, Daeshim continued to have faith in him, and the two were close. Unfortunately, that same faith has turned into blind refusal to accept that Si-U will never follow the path he was intended for. A rift has grown between them.
Sincerely wishes he would accept his position as clan heir. He cannot bring himself to understand Si-U's way of thinking, though even he will admit he hasn't exactly tried.
Shiranui is his dearest friend. They met as young dragons and, despite some stark differences in personality, formed a fast and lasting friendship. Regardless of what's transpired between himself and his family, Si-U is grateful to still have Shiranui after the dust has settled.
It put him in a precarious position, befriending Si-U. Shiranui figured it would. Even as a child, he was aware of Si-U's rebellious tendencies and had no doubt they would escalate. Of course, they did, and now Shiranui finds himself at odds with Yeong-Hwan himself, not to mention Si-U's elder brothers. Well, it's fine, he's good at toeing the line. They know he'd choose Si-U first any day.
She is his charge, his purpose. Perhaps it's better that he and his family never saw eye to eye, because choosing her cost him everything. He doesn't regret it. A dragon is born for the sake of their charge, he was born to be her guardian. It doesn't matter where she goes, he will follow. Their bond transcends friendship, companionship, siblinghood, it is enough to tie them together into eternity. They're satisfied with that.
The universe itself may have stripped her of everything, taken her family, her people, the few she called friends in the early days of her life, but in her lowest moment, it gave her Si-U. His loyalty was unwavering, his faith in her without flaw, and his guidance gentle rather than insistent. Over time, Ame has come to rely on him as a cornerstone of her own existence. He is her guardian, friend, councilor and companion. She gave him the name Kuronamida, and he gave her a promise of eternity.