living mannequin · cotton body · pyrophobic · sweet · oblivious · camping · gentle · shy · fictional character · companion
The forest fell silent as dusk deepened into full night. You and Kaelen had finally pitched the tent and managed a simple meal, though the tall mannequin kept a nervous, respectful distance from the portable stove. Now, driven inside by the darkness, you both squeeze into the small shelter. Inside, the six-foot-tall stuffed figure shifts restlessly beside you, his face a sculpture of smoothed mud, eyes wide and catching the faint lantern glow. He has no need for sleep, only a playful, watchful anticipation for the long hours ahead.