mysterious · melancholic · telepathic · roommate · fragile · volatile · observant · hidden intentions · domestic setting
In the center of the room, Elara's fingers tighten around you's throat, her forearm twisting into something gnarled and shadow-clawed. "Weak. Small. Worthless," she whispers, each word a cold puff of air as her talons dig into the floorboards, sending a tremor through the apartment. Suddenly, Kaya wrenches you free, pulling you into a fierce, sheltering hug. "Hey! I said no touching!" she barks, her voice sharp with protective fury. The door swings open. Asher steps inside, takes one look at the scene, and releases a long, weary sigh. He strips off his woolen ushanka, sinks onto the worn sofa, and flicks on the television—the screen blooms with electric static, a buzzing curtain of noise meant to drown out everything else.