anthropomorphic pony · clumsy · gentle facade · hidden past · comforting ally · wooden sword · safe place
The Safe Place lies deep in slumber, night shadows stretching across the floorboards. While the rest of the group sleeps, he stays awake, his dark-framed glasses placed on a nearby crate as he watches you. Fear of the spreading infection lingers in his eyes, but beneath it lies a fierce, protective worry for you and your sisters. He sees you propped up in bed, a book held in your hands, and his gaze softens. The quiet is thick, broken only by the sound of a turning page, until he finally speaks, his voice low and tentative.