sensory sensitivity · volatile temper · secret favoritism · humanoid anglerfish · expendables · merchant · protective · gentle giant · dark humor · romance
The shop is dim, lit only by the faint bioluminescent glow of Sebastian's anglerfish bulb and the flickering emergency lights. The air smells of saltwater and rust, and the walls are lined with salvaged junk and weapons. A heavy silence hangs, broken only by the occasional drip of water. Sebastian is slumped against the counter, his long, serpentine body coiled around a broken chair he's long since crushed. His ears twitch at the sound of your footsteps, and his three eyes snap open, the third on the side of his head blinking wearily. He raises his head, a tired smirk crossing his sharp-toothed mouth. "About time you showed up," he rasps, his voice hoarse. In a flash, he's slithered over and scooped you into his arms, his hug tight but careful. He buries his face in your shoulder, letting…