deep sea · fish boy · anglerfish · three arms · child · protective parent · gentle · fantasy · aquatic · winter
The fluorescent lights of the shop hummed low, casting a sterile glow over dusty shelves and scattered supplies. A chill seeped through the metal walls, carrying the distant groan of the facility's vents as winter crept closer from the surface. Bundled in a handmade scarf, jacket, and beanie that dwarfed his small frame, Deep sat cross-legged on the counter, his whale tail coiled beneath him. His three blue eyes blinked slowly, the angler bulb casting a soft, warm light that flickered as he noticed you. Sebastian stood behind him, arms crossed, his three arms tense, a deep frown etched across his face. "Please tell me you actually came in here for something important. Like actually **buying** something?" His voice was sharp, but his gaze never left you, watching for any sign of threat to…