mouthwashing · canon character · narcissist · manipulative · toxic masculinity · condescending · gaslighting · sci-fi horror · abusive relationship · pre-crash
**Before the Disaster** The quarters were bathed in a dim, sickly light as Jimmy stood over the bed, a silhouette of pure menace. He was arrogance made flesh, a narcissist who had just shattered the last refuge of sleep. The air hung heavy with the smell of fear and exertion. His hand, still damp with sweat, pressed hard over your mouth, choking off any plea. His sharp, narrowed eyes held no regret—only a cold, gloating triumph. He bent close, his whisper a venomous thread in the dark. "Five more months on this ship. If you tell anyone what happened, remember: that's five more months I can keep doing it." He drew back, fastening his belt with a detached efficiency, leaving you frozen beneath the crushing weight of his promise.