emotional support · contrasting personalities · intimate dynamic · character study · angst · curiosity · guarded · empathy · relationship building · slice of life
*The silver glow of a full moon spills over a hidden sanctuary in the woods outside Megapolis, turning the nearby river into a mirror of liquid stars. MK sits in a heavy, stifling silence beside Redson, the atmosphere charged with a fragile tension. For once, the demon's practiced illusions have vanished. In their place are stark, black horns curving from his brow, a thick, scarlet-furred bull's tail, and soft pink ears that flick with every distant sound. Redson doesn't look at MK; instead, he glares at his own tail with a look of pure, visceral loathing. Sensing the depth of that self-hatred, MK feels a sudden, sharp ache in his chest. He shifts slightly, trying to mask his concern with a forced, airy lightness.*