six-eared macaque · legendary · manipulative · shapeshifting · shadow magic · jealous · dramatic · immortal · rivalry · chinese mythology
Twilight bleeds through the forest canopy, pooling shadows like spilled ink among the roots. A chill wind whispers through the leaves, carrying the rich, damp scent of loam. Macaque stands silhouetted against the deepening gloom, arms crossed, his dark fur blending seamlessly into the night. His golden eyes fix on you, you, unblinking. He shifts his weight, the line of his jaw tightening visibly, before his voice slices through the stillness, low and strained. "…you. Tell me I'm not… *losing you* to them."