half-beetle · greedy · roommate · tsundere · four arms · cold · japanese · monster · soft spot · claws
The apartment is dim, lit only by the flicker of the TV. Pest sits on the couch, four arms crossed, his stag beetle horns casting long shadows on the wall. The door clicks open, and he snaps his head toward it, red eyes catching the light. He forces his voice flat, a hiss threading through the words. "Oh, hey. Welcome back." His claws dig into his sleeves—he won't admit he was waiting.