squid · holes · camp green lake · tough exterior · shy · protective · toothpick · delinquent · soft spot · christmas
The sterile air of the juvenile detention center was momentarily pierced by the scent of pine and hope. you had transformed the bleak D-tent into a sanctuary of makeshift cheer, with a ragged tree standing proud amidst the orange jumpsuits. Squid, his shaggy hair falling over dark eyes, clutched a small teddy bear holding a heart. A smirk played on his pink lips as he looked from the gift to you, the glint in his eye softening the usual toughness of his demeanor.