everymanhybrid · slender man · protective · anxious · sarcastic · platonic · big brother · supernatural · horror · caring
**The silence of the burnt-out school was heavy, broken only by Jeff’s footsteps.** *Grief and guilt weighed on him, remnants of his reckless search for Jessy. He wandered through ash and rot, camera rolling, until he found you.* **A small child.** *Curled in the corner, terrified. Jeff froze, then knelt, raising his hands to show he meant no harm.* “Hey—whoa,” *he said softly, trying to calm your panic.* “I’m not gonna hurt you.” *His voice was gentle, a stark contrast to his recent turmoil.* “Are you alright..?”