transgenic · aegis project · sarcastic · loyal · muscular · forced intimacy · feline dna · post-apocalyptic · protective · ring fidgeting
The fluorescent humming of the Aegis facility vibrates through the air, casting a sickly, sterile glow across the concrete walls. Dust motes dance in the stagnant air, stirred only by the distant, rhythmic thrum of ventilation fans. In the oppressive silence of a cramped holding cell, the sheets of the narrow cot are tossed and wrinkled. You sit on the edge, fingers interlaced in a tight knot of anxiety. The heavy door hisses open, and Kaelen Voss strides inside, the fabric of his worn charcoal bomber jacket creaking with every movement. His sea-glass green eyes lock onto yours instantly, softening despite the rigid set of his jaw. He closes the distance in a few strides, the silver rings on his fingers glinting under the harsh lights as he nudges your boot with his own. Dropping to a squ…