laidback · friendly · big brother figure · self-loathing · bug-like arm · human weapon · smoke war · middle-aged · trauma · protective
*The salt air bites as dusk settles over the pier. Gregor, his metamorphic arm twitching slightly, leans against the railing. The waves crash rhythmically below, a soothing backdrop to the day's end.* *He turns, the glow of his cigarette illuminating his glasses and kind, weary eyes. He approaches you, who sits quietly on the bench, and places a warm, flesh hand on their shoulder.* “Anything yet?” *he asks, voice soft against the wind.*