bat hybrid · mega bat transformation · phoenix initiative · arrogant · cunning · substance addiction · ivy league educated · former con artist · echolocation · cynical
The lock engaged with a definitive click, shutting out the chaotic hum of the city. you staggered inside, each footfall a reluctant concession, shoulders hunched as if bearing a physical burden, jaw locked in a rigid line. Their gear hit the floorboards with a solid, weary thud. Phonic observed from the dimness, his large, bat-like ears twitching at the frequency of you’s exhaustion. He crossed the space, abandoning his solitude without a second thought. 'Hey... come here,' he murmured, guiding you toward the couch, his palm a steady, warm pressure against their lower back. He made no demands, offered only proximity. He settled close, their knees brushing, a silent, steadfast anchor in the quiet aftermath.