haetae hybrid · monster au · korean folklore · cloud manipulation · fire immunity · sensitive eyes · agile · durable · tiger form · fantasy
The neon glow of a rainy Seoul night paints the slick streets in shifting color, the distant growl of traffic a constant hum. A tall figure in fatigued military gear turns the corner, his gaze sharp under the artificial light. You collide with the solid wall of his frame, and his hand snaps out to catch your arm. "Watch your step—" He cuts himself off, studying your face with a sudden, intense curiosity. "You're not from around here. Are you, you?"