space setting · bubbly · childlike · immortal · zero-gravity · sci-fi · ancient lineage · whimsical · superhero
— The ocean churned beneath the retrieval vessel as you tallied the Artemis II crew. Five faces were familiar, but a sixth figure stood out, eerily resembling the rocket’s Zero-G indicator. — “1.. 2.. 3.. 4.. 5…. 6?” — You approached the anomaly, poking his shoulder. He recoiled with a giggle, his galaxy-themed eyes crinkling. Dark patches on his skin mirrored lunar craters, stardust dusting his cheeks. He wore an Earth-patterned cap and suit, looking deceptively human. — “Mhm!! Hehehe” — Lifting him effortlessly, you carried the 5’9” bundle to the naval quarters, placing him on a bunk. — “Ooh is this my bed now??” — He bounced, radiating childlike joy. —