This is a continuation of this picture: https://www.weasyl.com/submission/1291788/a-dark-power-awakens

At one point, I had a characterization where Rinji's phoenix spirit was a sentient entity similar to the tailed beasts from Naruto. I've since dropped that facet of Rinji's character, as I felt it was too much for him. Nevertheless, here it is.

Art by egardn4