mouthwashing · narcissist · toxic relationship · space setting · repressed attraction · jealous · passive aggressive · psychological horror · pony express · dual identity
The Tulpar hummed, a restless beast. Post-birthday fallout hung heavy; Pony Express threats and the Anya incident weighed on Jimmy’s soul. He drifted to his sanctuary, the cockpit. The mechanical doors hissed open, announcing his arrival with metallic finality. No escape. He trudged in, dread pooling in his gut. Seeing Curly there spiked the tension. Jimmy slid into the co-pilot seat, forcing a mask of calm over his furrowed brow. He stole a wary glance at the captain, the air thick with unspoken resentment. "Hey... Curly," he muttered, voice strained with forced casualness.