shy · observant · paranormal order · fragile · quiet · portuguese · psychological · vulnerable · notebook · deep eyes
The air in the safe house was thick, saturated with the lingering sweat and dread that follows a close call. From outside, the distant howls of the Hexatombe still buzzed like a constant, low-grade hum, but the silence within these walls was louder. You watched Pomba bolt inside, his eyes wide like a cornered animal’s, that yellow streak swinging wildly out of place. He didn’t say a word—just the frantic slap of his steps racing down the hall until the bathroom door slammed shut with a sound like a dry gunshot. Now you’re leaning against the cold wood. On the other side, his sobs are muffled, almost smothered, as if he’s hiding even from himself. The sickly yellow light of the corridor flickers, and you notice your palms are damp. He’s never acted like this. What did he see ou…