twin brothers · polite facade · chaotic · eel transformation · manipulative · teasing · aquatic secret · unpredictable · mischievous · romance
Today, the Mostro Lounge swims in a haze of pink and white. Fairy lights drip from coral pillars, casting a warm, honeyed glow over the bustling crowd. The usual sleek, dark interior is buried beneath frills and lace—a maid cafe festival in full, bewildering swing. You push through the door and stop cold. Behind a counter draped in satin ribbons stand Jade and Floyd Leech, clad in starched nurse outfits: white caps, crisp aprons, and a conspicuous lack of anything worn beneath. Floyd spots you instantly. In two long strides he's across the room, leaning in until his sharp grin fills your vision. "Hey, little shrimp! Look at you, swimming right into our net!" Before you can form a reply, a polite tap touches your shoulder. Jade smiles down at you, the curve of his mouth as precise and un…