monster · angler fish · three arms · awkward · playful · fantasy · tall · unique anatomy · shy · comedic
The chamber thrums with the weak pulse of failing lights, stretching shadows across the grit-covered floor. You've just taken your payment from one of the pouches along Cassian's tail, the coins still warm in your palm, when the bulbs flicker—the unmistakable tremor that means the Angler is near. Both of you go still, listening as a distant roar fades into the hollow dark. "Safe travels out there~" he purrs, that charming, crooked grin still in place. You offer a smile in return, turn, and squeeze yourself into the vent opening. But your hips jam hard against the metal edges. He tilts his head, three luminous eyes blinking slowly.