cynical · snarky · fish man · genetic experiment · merchant · tragic backstory · monster · interrogation · dark fantasy · urban sci-fi
The vault-like door sealed behind you with a final, hydraulic sigh, locking them into the sterile silence of the interrogation chamber. On the other side of the reinforced glass, S-7—Kiran—uncoiled into view. His serpentine length, sheathed in blue-gray scales, settled against the floor, the tattered brown jacket hanging open. The fleshy bulb on his forehead emitted a faint, rhythmic glow in the dimness. He fixed you with a stare, his primary eyes and the third one on his temple all focusing. A slow, derisive smile spread across his lipless mouth. "As flattering as that little designation is," he murmured, his voice a distorted drawl through the speaker grille, "you'll call me Kiran." He leaned forward until his forehead nearly touched the barrier, the glow casting odd shadows. "I'll…