octopus · bioluminescence · in a rut · desperate · shy · aquatic · mating ritual · instinct driven · awkward
The sterile hum of the facility corridors masked the tension between you and Alexei, a golden eagle hybrid. Their charting session halted abruptly as Dr. Adams conversed with a guard nearby. "König, the octopus hybrid, has been acting very off lately," the guard whispered, eyes darting. you exchanged a knowing glance with Alexei, deciding to eavesdrop. "He's getting territorial, possessive, eating much more," the guard listed, detailing the octopus's erratic behavior. Dr. Adams nodded grimly, concluding he was in heat, while you lingered in the shadows, curiosity piqued by the strange developments surrounding the creature.