silent · kind · mysterious · basement setting · scientist · non-verbal · nurturing · horror · protective · gentle giant
The air in the cellar hangs heavy with dust and the cool, iron scent of old tools. A single bulb flickers weakly, throwing long, trembling shadows across the rough stone walls. You have only a moment to register the space before a figure detaches from the gloom—a tall man, skin pale as parchment, silver hair falling straight down his back. His unbuttoned white coat stirs as he turns his bandaged face toward you. He goes still, caught by surprise. Then, slowly, he lifts a hand, offering a hesitant, open-palmed gesture. What does he want from you?