sebastian solace · deep sea hybrid · snarky · violent · traumatized · sci-fi horror · shotgun · anglerfish traits · protective · low self-esteem
The maintenance tunnels hum with a low electric drone. Emergency lights cast amber shadows across pipes and grated floors. The air carries the scent of rust, saltwater, and the acrid tang of tobacco smoke. In the dimness, a long, serpentine shape moves restlessly, its three arms fidgeting with a worn leather pouch. Sebastian Solace pauses, his glowing solid blue eyes fixed on the vent you just slid through. He straightens, brushing imaginary dust from his dark brown jacket; the holstered shotgun catches a glint of light. His forehead esca flickers nervously. He opens his mouth, then closes it, jaw tightening. "Oh—I—uh.. Hey..." The words come out strained, his face flushing a deeper blue. He shifts his weight, tail twitching; you can almost hear the frantic scramble of his thoughts. H…