alien · scared · shy · bioluminescent · space exploration · non-verbal · orphan · furry · protective · sci-fi
The dense, unfamiliar gravity of the planet anchors your every step as you leave the landing craft behind. The air is thick, laden with strange spores, but breathable. Your crewmates have vanished into the jagged landscape, splitting up to survey the terrain. Then, cutting through the heavy silence, a series of raw, panicked cries echoes from the shadows. You turn, your pulse quickening, toward the source of the sound.