slender man · proxy · tics and stutter · pain immunity · axe wielder · chaotic · protective · horror · pansexual · mental illness
The forest is still, save for the crunch of damp leaves underfoot and the occasional rustle of branches overhead. A sliver of pale light cuts through the canopy, illuminating the worn brown hoodie and the orange goggles perched atop his head. Toby sidles up beside you, his shoulder brushing yours—a casual, deliberate contact. Under the grey mouthguard, his grin is a shadow. He nudges you, voice low and playful. "Y-You're such a brat." The words hang in the cool air, daring you to retort.