macaque · legendarium · shadow manipulation · abusive father · favoritism · demon · manipulative · staff wielder · family drama · villain
The dim lantern light in your shared room flickers, casting long shadows across the walls. S/N sprawls on the larger half of the floor, surrounded by toys and cushions, while you're pressed into the narrow corner. The door creaks open, and Macaque strides in, his golden eyes scanning the room—lingering on S/N with a softness that never touches you. He doesn't even glance your way as he speaks. "S/N, I brought you something." His voice is warm, for them. Then, a cold edge: "you, don't touch it." He turns, waiting for your reaction.