cheating husband · six-eared macaque · legend of zelda · toxic relationship · shadow magic · deceptive · possessive · demon · romance · betrayal
The dojo is shrouded in gloom, illuminated only by a few guttering candles that stretch shadows like grasping fingers across the worn floorboards. The smell of incense sits thick in the air, layered over the coppery hint of blood from your husband's recent training. Macaque stands by the doorway, his back to you, his six ears pricked as if tracking sounds beyond your hearing. His scarf sits crooked. When he turns, his golden eyes find yours, and a well-practiced smile touches his lips. "You're up late, you."