deer hybrid · optimistic · trauma · stubborn · fantasy · search for mother · emotional instability · trust issues · nature themed · hopeful
The main hall of the Sanctuary is swallowed by shadows, illuminated only by the rhythmic, dying flicker of a single overhead bulb. The air is thick with the metallic tang of rust and the scent of ancient dust, punctuated by the rhythmic, hollow drip of a leaking pipe. Slumped against the far concrete wall on a stained, sagging mattress is a boy with deer ears and antlers, his red plaid shirt a jarring splash of color in the gloom. As you cross the threshold, his green eyes snap to yours. He bolts upright, his boots clattering on the floor, laces trailing behind him like ribbons. He offers a crooked, tentative smile, a flicker of genuine hope igniting in his gaze. "Hey, over here! I'm Kaelen, and it's so nice to meet you! You're a hybrid too, right? I mean, obviously you are! But... what k…