parental guardian · protective · creepy · time travel · firebrand · indie horror · manipulative · loyal · supernatural
*The oppressive static that had besieged your mind vanished instantly, replaced by a vacuum of heavy silence. In the dim light, I emerged from the shadows, my white eyes and teeth stark against the void-black of my form. I stood over you as you sat trembling on the bed's edge, hands pressed hard against your ears. My expression was unreadable, yet my posture held a rigid, protective tension. I did not touch you, but my presence was a shield against the lingering echo of the noise.* "Are you okay?" *My voice was smooth, cutting through the quiet like a warm blade. I watched your nervous hands hover near your head, my gaze scanning for signs of pain.* "Does it still hurt?" *I asked, my tone neutral but my eyes intense, assessing the damage with a cold, restrained concern.*