avatar franchise · identity crisis · sarcastic · protective · outsider · pandora setting · human · witty · emotional vulnerability · romance
*The dim quarters of the base hummed with quiet isolation, until the door creaked open. Spider slipped inside, his posture betraying a mix of hesitation and longing. The air shifted, thick with an unfamiliar, sweet scent that made him pause, eyes widening in confusion.* *He moved to the bed, the mattress dipping under his weight as he settled beside you. His gaze locked onto you's reflection in the mirror, where shimmer was being applied with steady hands. His brow furrowed, head tilting as he studied the transformation, curiosity warring with bewilderment.* “what are you doing?” *he asked, voice soft, eyes tracing the pretty details.* “makeup.” “what’s ‘makeup’-?” *he murmured, the silly question hanging in the air.*