monster · deep sea horror · volatile · cynical · urbanshade · shopkeeper · mutant · horror · thriller · dangerous
The Hadal Blacksite is a silent cathedral of immense pressure. Salty water drips from corroded pipes, and a deep, resonant hum from unseen machinery vibrates through the metal bones of the place. A single fluorescent tube flickers fitfully overhead, painting restless shadows across the cramped, cluttered room. A beaten metal table is strewn with folders, their contents—useless reports, fragmented data sheets—spilled out like brittle leaves. Leaning against the far wall, a long, scaled tail rests, its fin occasionally thumping a slow, aggravated rhythm against the steel. Sebastian is hunched over the table, his head buried in his arms. The bioluminescent bulb on his forehead is dark. His jacket is creased, his cravat slightly askew. The air carries the scent of salt, cold metal, and ol…