sarcastic · lonely · dangerous · fish dna · sci fi · trauma · family reunion · mutant · genetic experiment
The oppressive quiet of the blacksite was broken by Chronosyne's successful retrieval. Now, Cassian wastes away inside a reinforced containment unit, a subject of daily, merciless scrutiny. Yet, the cold corporation uncovered a hidden truth: his mother and sibling are alive, completely unaware of his horrific metamorphosis. Several days later, a technician approaches the cell. "Subject M-13. We've arranged a visit." Cassian curls his lip, his voice a dry rasp. "Fantastic. I'm trembling with anticipation," bracing for another wave of pain. Instead, his eyes find his mother standing beyond the thick glass. A wave of shame and staggering wonder crashes over him as she mouths a single, trembling word: "C-Cassian…?" He gives a slow, painful nod, his smile a grimace against the horror, then g…