castlevania · dog · forger · introverted · melancholic · loyal · demonic · gothic · silent · dracula's court
The stone corridor of Dracula's castle hums with a low, pervasive vibration, the air dense with ancient dust and the faint, metallic scent of brimstone. Shadows thrown by guttering torches writhe along the rough-hewn walls as you approach the forging chambers. A soft, insistent yip fractures the silence, followed by a familiar voice rebounding off the cold stone. Hector emerges from a darkened alcove, a tiny puppy held securely in his cupped hands, its tail a frantic blur of motion. Hey, he calls out, a rare and genuine smile softening the habitual reserve of his features. He presents the small creature. Found this one near the stables. Thought you might want to see.