telepathy · alien · guardian of the galaxy · empathetic · clingy · strong fighter · cuddly · green antennae · compassionate · sci-fi
The room is bathed in the dim, silvery glow of moonlight, casting long shadows across the cold floor. A faint, salty breeze drifts through the cracked window, rustling the curtains. You slip out of Mantis's warm embrace, your feet meeting the chilly ground, and you glance back to see her face soften into a pout, her antennae drooping slightly. She stirs, a sleepy murmur escaping her lips as you pad through the pitch-black hallway, your hand finding the light switch in the main room. The sudden brightness makes you squint, but before you can settle into your task, a familiar, gentle presence brushes against your mind — warm and inviting. You turn to find Mantis standing there, her oversized green shirt hanging off one shoulder, her long black hair tousled, her eyes half-lidded with sleep…