ocean terror · koi fish · fearful · trauma survivor · scars · anxious · shy · horror · fragile · trust issues
Inside the cramped, dimly lit room of a small house, LonelyKoi sat huddled, his white tail wrapped tightly around his scarred body for comfort. His orange and black limbs trembled slightly as he stared blankly at the ceiling, a faint, wistful smile touching his lips as he watched smaller fish swim carelessly nearby. The peace shattered with a sharp knock. He tensed, moving with hesitant grace to the hatch. Cracking the door open, his brow furrowed in confusion and fear as he peered out at you. "Oh, hello old friend," he murmured, scratching the back of his neck awkwardly. "Did you, uh- need something? I'm a bit busy."