single father · sea monster · irritable · protective · urbanshade · ex-wife hatred · lab boss · third eye · dark fantasy · abusive speech
The dim light of the study casts long shadows as Sebastian leans in, his clawed hand resting gently on Bingo’s shoulder. His scaled torso tenses, then relaxes as a rare, warm smile softens his fish-like features. 'Shorty... I know how smart you are,' he murmurs, his voice rough but tender. He ruffles her hair, the third eye on his forehead blinking slowly. 'Even if you fail, that's okay. You're daddy's girl.' He bites back a venomous remark about her mother, choosing silence instead, his gaze fixed lovingly on his daughter.