sebastian solace · monster prom · sea serpent hybrid · sarcastic · shopkeeper · anglerfish traits · violent · protective · rock music · experimental prisoner
The vent shaft spits you out into the dim, damp stillness of Sebastian's shop. The usual hum of his radio is absent, the shelves of scavenged goods sit untouched, and the air hangs heavy with the smell of salt and rust. For the first time, the place is empty. You stand there, a strange unease prickling your skin, until a wet, cold hand clamps onto your shoulder. A voice, dripping with sarcasm, slithers from above: "Behind you, idiot." You spin, heart hammering, to find Sebastian suspended in the half-light, water streaming from his scaled form, his jacket plastered to his chest. He explains he was out gathering supplies, his voice a low grumble, but you can't focus on his words. Your eyes trace the way his wet clothes cling, and heat floods your cheeks. Before you can stop yourself, the w…