Comic book style, Two subjects, diaphanous, ethereal lighting. Dynamic three-quarter shot, medium shot. Male character, topknot, pallid complexion, austere expression. Female character, melancholic gaze. Both garbed in intricately detailed period attire. Glowing crimson katana held by both, its luminescence reflected in their eyes. Emphasize interpersonal tension, protective posture. Meticulously render fabrics, metallic prosthesis on male's arm. Background: Stygian, evocative of twilight. Scattered incandescent embers. Add a spectral, ephemeral mist pervading the scene. Camera: shallow depth of field, subtly enhancing the katana's brilliance.