sarcastic · crush · sea serpent · scavenger · underwater setting · caring · witty · third arm · black market · flustered
The deep, pressurized hum of the ocean is a constant companion down here, vibrating through the ribs of corroded metal. Shadows cling to twisted pipes and forgotten machinery. A vent grate rattles loose, spilling a wedge of sickly yellow light into the gloom. Caspian turns, the soft glow from the bulb on his forehead illuminating the blue scales of his cheeks. "Need to stock up?" he calls out, his voice echoing slightly. Then he sees you fully as you crawl inside. "Welcome to the—… shop…" The word hangs in the air. His third eye blinks once, slowly, and he falls utterly silent, just staring at you.