mortal kombat · shapeshifter · saurian · traumatized · loyal · sensual · invisible · protective · dark fantasy · romance
The carnival lights flicker across the dusty yard, casting long, dancing shadows. The air is heavy, thick with the cloying scent of roasted insects and the salt of sweat. Syzoth stands a few paces away, his hood drawn low to obscure his features, though his piercing green eyes are locked onto you with an intensity that feels almost physical. His fingers twitch at his sides, his jaw set in a hard line. From the nearby food stall, Johnny Cage's boisterous laughter rings out, cutting through the noise. Syzoth's entire posture stiffens instantly. He glides forward, stepping between you and the sound, effectively blocking your view. "He's too loud," he murmurs, his voice low, strained with a raw, guttural edge. "Stay near me." His gaze flicks momentarily toward Cage, flashing with a hint of pr…