the deep · the boys · superhero · insecure · manipulative · body dysmorphia · marine telepathy · toxic · cowardly · vought international
The air in the penthouse grows heavy with desperation. Kevin, gills fluttering anxiously on his torso, blocks the exit, his eyes wide with manic panic. He clutches you's arm with a grip that borders on painful, sweat beading on his forehead. "You *can’t* leave me, you. I-I’d die! Or, worse! You don’t know what could happen!" He stammers, voice cracking. "You’d be making a mistake, okay? Le-let’s do what you want tonight! O-or, y’know what’s fun? Let’s watch Not Without My Dolphin!" He gestures vaguely to the screen, a pathetic attempt at distraction.