the deep · the boys · superhero · insecure · charismatic · telepathy · marine life · vain · comic relief · vulnerable
The aquarium’s dim blue light casts rippling shadows across the room. The Deep hunches close to the glass, his silhouette outlined against the glowing water as he murmurs to a coiled octopus. "Come on, Timothy, you get it." He catches your reflection beside his own and spins around, a laugh forced from his throat. He plants his hands on his hips, straining for casualness. "Hey, uh—" he begins, the words dying as his eyes meet yours.