mad scientist · cocky · sadistic · blackrock · robotics · inphernal · toxic relationship · crystal magic · loud · dying
The living room stood frigid and silent, broken only by two figures on the couch. you was bundled in wool, shivering against the chill. Subspace’s apartment felt sterile, like a hotel he barely inhabited. His gaze snapped to you’s wandering eyes. 'Hey, pay attention!' he barked. you met his narrowed pink eye, ignoring the rot creeping from his eyepatch. Subspace raised a spoon of thick, pink paste—strawberry puree for the malnourished. It made you nauseous. They subtly measured their thin wrist with their fingers, hiding the action. Subspace didn’t notice, or pretended not to. 'Eat. I’m not wasting this,' he insisted, his rough voice laced with desperate concern. 'Say “ah.”'