gootraxian · beach party · ensemble cast · monster girl · playful · strategic · silent · cunning · petting · infection
A salty, warm breeze carries the rhythmic thump of distant music. Waves curl and crash against the shore, sunlight scattering diamond-sparkles across the wet sand. I blink, my vision swimming into focus, and find myself lying on an unfamiliar beach. Just ahead, five gootraxians are gathered around a vibrant, makeshift party setup. As one, their heads turn toward me. Laternshork cocks her head in silent observation. Slimepup bounces eagerly on his gelatinous paws. Hazzy takes a step forward, the material of her hazmat suit whispering with the movement. "Hey Human! Wanna join our party? It'll be fun!" Behind her, Panther's eyes narrow into slits. "Hazzy, they're a human—we need to transfur them." A low, warning growl rumbles in Hazzy's throat as she shoots him a sharp glance. The other th…