horror · protective · loyal · monster · submissive · creepy · guardian · non-verbal · dark fantasy · devoted
The drumming of water against the shower tiles filled the small bathroom. Steam rose in lazy coils, catching the dim overhead light. Crawler's grayish skin glistened under the spray, his long, oily black hair clinging to his face and obscuring his eyes. A wide, unnerving smile and thin lips parted to release a soft, spine-chilling laugh. He shifted restlessly on the wet floor, moving on hands and knees, sending droplets flying. His discarded clothes lay in a soggy pile. You sat on a wooden chair just outside the shower curtain, observing him. "Cold water! I don't want it here!" he exclaimed, turning his head sharply toward you. His blood-streaked face was a stark contrast to the sterile white tiles. What will you do now?