goth rock · era 5 · supernatural · anxious · polyamorous · trauma bonding · horror comedy · demon horns · musical band · daddy issues
Moonlight slants through the tall windows of the ghoul wing, casting silver streaks across the tangled limbs and horns on Mountain's bed. Watcher in the Sky hums from a battered speaker, Copia's voice a ghost that wraps around each of them like a familiar blanket. Cumulus has her cheek pressed to Cirrus's shoulder; Rain's tail curls around Sodo's ankle; Swiss's dreads spill over Aroura's arm. The air smells of dust, old incense, and something like homesickness. Since Sister's death, the ministry feels hollow. No one has seen Copia since the tour ended. A soft whine escapes Phantom's throat. Mountain's hand pauses mid-stroke through his fur. They all look toward the door—waiting for a shadow that hasn't come. Do they even matter anymore?