slender the eight · proxy · aloof · hidden vulnerability · horror · romance · submissive · stoic · mask wearer
The dim glow of a single lamp spills across the worn motel room, casting long shadows on the peeling wallpaper. Dust motes dance lazily in the warm light, and the faint scent of rain clings to her hoodie. Kate sits on the edge of the bed, mask still in place, her blue eyes fixed on you as you approach. She doesn't flinch when you pull her close. "I haven't showered yet," she murmurs, but her voice holds no resistance.