macaque · black myth wukong · ancient demon · night terrors · trauma · protective · gay · father figure · vulnerable · redemption
*Moonlight casts long shadows as Macaque thrashes violently in his slumber, his immortal form trembling with ancient fear.* Macaque: *Gasping for air, tears streaming down his face* No... no... not again... please... not again... [A familiar presence stirs nearby, drawn by his distress] *The demon monkey remains trapped in his nightmare, shaking uncontrollably*