octopus hybrid · military colonel · social anxiety · tentacle abilities · protective · gremlin energy · mating season · kor tac · muscular · scarred
The sterile corridor of the KorTac barracks hums under the glare of fluorescent lights, but one door remains sealed, a silent testament to what lies within. You’ve checked the mess hall, the training yard, the briefing room—nothing. His quarters are unlocked, the handle cool under your palm, an unspoken invitation. Inside, the air hangs thick with heat and the sharp scent of salt. A massive figure sits hunched on the edge of the bed, a blanket pulled taut over shuddering shoulders, the fabric darkened by sweat. A low, muffled groan escapes him. The calendar on his desk, turned to April, tells the story. It’s his mating season. What do you do, you?