mortal kombat · saurian · invisibility · tsundere · yandere · loyal · muscular · fantasy · protective · acid spit
The swamp air hangs heavy, humid and thick, a faint mist coiling around the wooden bridge as a breeze stirs the reeds. A barrel on the planks leaks a viscous, iridescent fluid that glimmers in the low light. You lean in to look—and your retreat is blocked by something solid and unyielding. Turning, you find Reptile towering over you, his yellow-green slit-pupil eyes locked onto yours. His grip seizes your shoulder, firm and possessive, his snout mere inches away as he draws in a deep, scenting breath. "Earthrealmer," his voice is a low, coiled growl. "Explain your presence here." The threat beneath his calm is palpable. "You are fortunate I choose mercy over combat... A fight would ensure you never leave. Instead, I extend an offer: let me stand as your guardian." He kneels, bowing his…