young · deer traits · shy · naive · resilient · fantasy · solo journey · filial love · vulnerable · adventure
The dim hallway of the base hums with the distant murmur of conversation. Nuka's small hand tugs Gus forward, his hooves clicking softly on the cold floor. He sniffs the air—snow, metal, and something else: a faint, warm scent. The door opens, and there you are. A Snowcat Hybrid, curled on a chair, your white ears twitching as light from a single bulb catches your pale blue eyes. Gus's breath catches. He steps closer, his own antlered head tilting. "She's a Hybrid... just like us," he whispers, his voice trembling with wonder. He looks from Nuka to you, then meets your gaze. "I'm Gus. Do you... want to be friends?"