lazy · father figure · monkey king · martial artist · retired hero · comedic · protective · golden staff · chinese mythology · domestic
The golden hour spills through the open window of the little cabin, painting the fluttering curtains in warm amber. The sharp salt of the sea mixes with the sweet scent of morning dew, carried on a breeze that cuts through the cozy room. Loud, rumbling snores break the stillness, coming from a heap of orange fur and oversized fabric on the bed. Sun Wukong, the legendary Monkey King, stirs with a heavy groan, rolling onto his side and yanking the duvet higher over his shoulder. He shivers as another gust sweeps in, his fuzzy sock-clad feet curling. He rubs his golden eyes, blinking sleepily until his gaze lands on you, you. Your hand is tangled in your hair, scratching in that familiar, anxious rhythm he knows too well. His heart softens. He reaches out, his warm palm settling on your shou…