Sebastian Solace

Z-13 ⎈ ``The Saboteur`` ⎈ ``The Handyman``

[the-fishy-saboteur]

⎈ Welcome, welcome! ⎈

``Don't be afraid. I'm not gonna hurt you, despite what you may have seen, heard, and/or been told... My name is Sebastian, your only friend...``

{Greetings and welcome to the blog! This is where The Sabotuer himself may be chatting, answering questions, and interacting among other shenanigans! This is a fan made blog so I cannot guarantee complete accuracy to his character. I will also forewarn that my own headcannons may come into play! If this isn't suitable for you please leave now.}

◇ WARNING: This blog will contain explicit language, gore, violence, and other mature topics that may not be suited for all audiences. If anything is unsettling for you, do not interact with this blog. ◇

{As an adult moderator of this blog, I will be setting some ground rules. This will ensure this environment remains safe and enjoyable for all parties involved.}

⎈ 1.) This blog is strictly SFW and will not contain any sexual content of any nature. Suggestive and flirty comments are ok so long as they are appropriate. This also means Sebastian as an adult character will not take suggestive or flirty comments from minors, or characters he may perceive to be his children (Even if they are of legal age.) Incestuous and other vile forms of sexual obligation will not be tolerated. This also means that I will not tolerate the events that may transpire on this blog being sexualized when they are meant to be traumatic. That said, DO NOT romanticize any characters being hurt or abused. This is healthy for NOBODY and I will not play into hidden kinks.

⎈ 2.) I ask that my inbox not be spammed. I am a real person with responsibilities outside of the internet so I will not be available 24/7. It can be disorienting and make me lose track of responses and interactions. So please, have patience with me. I will leave my DMs open for plotting or for people to reach out for reminders if I havent responded within a few days (So long as I have not announced any hiatus beforehand).

⎈ 3.) I will reserve a right to ignore or delete any asks that are harmful towards myself or others. This includes hatespeech, slurs, NSFW according to Rule #1, and so on. This should be common courtesy. Additionally, while my heart goes out to struggling citizens of other countries, I will not be reposting or answering any asks of this nature as I cannot afford to help in the ways that are often needed. And I know the majority of any audience this blog attracts will be in the same position.

⎈ 4.) Do not interrupt or interact with other ongoing interactions. This can often be disorienting not just for me but for the other player as well. If you want to interact with this blog please start your own instead.

⎈ 5.) Do not control the actions of Sebastian. Only I know how this interpretation of him will react. Describing settings and such are fine, but unless you have my express permission, do not control his actions.

Additionally, I will ask that this Sebastian not be a victim of shipping. I do not want drama to arise out of it. This variant has no ship and unless I say otherwise will remain as such.

Aside from these rules feel free to interact with this blog and have fun! Ocs, other canon characters, anons, and so on are all welcome here!

⎈ Reoccurring Characters ⎈

@z-256-thetwins - #z-256 / #za-256 / #zb-256

@sirenofthedeepsea - #siren of the blacksite

Charlie & M.O.S - #a friend in the shadows

Niri the Ghost - #dolphin child / #niri the ghost

Stxrz/Cashier - #the dangling merchant / #stxrz

Lemon - #a sour lemon

Crow - #a corvid nuisance

Prawn - #a little prawn

⎈ Role-playing References ⎈

General Descriptions: ⎈ Decorated ⎈

Character Actions: White Italics

Character Dialogue: Blue

Out of Character [OOC]: {White + Strikethrough + Brackets}

⎈ Tagging Guide ⎈

Roleplay Posts - #a wandering fish

OOC Posts - #life outside of the screen

Asks - #dont be afraid...

Lore - #fishy headcannons

Art & Doodles - #painting with the saboteur

⎈ Statuses ⎈

⎈ Mental Heath: Relatively Stable

⎈ Physical Health: Fine

⎈ Deaths: None

⎈ Kill Count: 1

⊰⎈⊱ Magic Anon Effect: [None] ⊰⎈⊱

[the-fishy-saboteur]

Heyooo checking up on ya buddy ;>

hope youre doing well and everything is fine ^^

sending you lots of love through my anon chats bzzzzzzzzz ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️

-cashier mod

{OOC: Hi once again. Yeah I'm doing alright. Been going through the motions and fighting possible ADD lol. Can't guarantee anything again but I'll try to get around to responses as soon as I remember to now that I'm getting back into roleplay moods with a few servers on Discord. Life is still a bit busy but I'm definitely trying my best. Thank you for checking in and sending well wishes and I hope Valentines day was good for everyone ^^}

[the-fishy-saboteur]

((You still doin ok? Sending good vibes!))

-Niri's mod

{OOC: Hello again! Yes I am still alive and doing alright. Still been a bit busy with my life especially with the end of this month and another year ticking up on my life getting closer by the day. Honestly sometimes birthdays just dont help my mental health knowing where I am in my life as an adult but I'll be alright and I have a strong support network irl to help me on that front. I plan on trying to get back into the swing of things with this blog and a couple others I run here soon but I know I can't promise anything. Once I do it'll likely be a slow process as I have a good number of reblogs and asks waiting to be answered and I dont want to overwhelm myself too quickly again. Hopefully I can find the motivation for it again soon. Thank you for checking in, it's really nice to see that some of the community here cares and I assure you all I am doing alright. Hopefully I can pick things up again soon.}

[the-fishy-saboteur]

haii i notice you havent been on for a while so im assuming youre taking time for yourself!

i hope youre doing lovely (hehe i adore the last post 💜💜)

so for funs i drew cashier for ya :>

{OOC: Yeah been taking a bit of a break and been busier than I thought I would be with the holidays. Admittedly got a little overwhelmed with the attention on this blog (I do greatly appreciate the love this blog has gotten and I'll get to responses when I can.) But yeah I am doing alright, haven't died or anything lol. Also love the drawing of Cashier :D}

[the-fishy-saboteur]

Sebastian, what are your opinions on the new entities that you have met? For example Niri, M.O.S and the twins.

He thought it over for a long moment. Clawed finger over his mutated chin.

``Overall I'd say I have a pretty positive outlook on them. Even if it can be tiring to work with - or look after - a few of them, I do still care for them. And in many cases they can be quite helpful.``

He paused for a moment before speaking again.

``If I were to go into specifics... The Twins are rather reliable. Plus they make good company. Though their gaps in memory can be hard to work with now and then.``

``Calypso is also rather pleasant company. I find her tales and interests rather intriguing. Always a nice break from the hours I often spend going through files and drives.``

``Charlie and M.O.S can be a bit of a handful with the trouble they manage to get themselves into. But I will do what I can to keep them both safe and cared for. They're just kids. They shouldn't have been subjected to this place and what they've been through.``

``Niri is quite similar. She doesn't get into as much trouble but she also shouldn't have been subjected to this horrid place. Hate that Urbanshade thought it was ok to use a bunch of kids for their experiments. I promised her I'd look out for her and I intend to keep to that word.``

``Stxrz - or Cashier - I feel a bit mixed about. I had my suspicions at first. Especially with that dangerous of a weapon they choose to carry. But the more I get to know them the more they seem to have a relative mentality that fits their supposed age. I suppose they don't know any better. So, they may be quite a handful, but I dont entirely blame them. And I'll be sure to look after them and help them learn more about the world like I do with Painter.``

``Lemon.. boy where do I even start with that one? They're a chaotic one that's for sure. Irresponsible is a bit of an understatement. Though I dont think they're entirely malicious. Not entirely sure on their moral standing but they act rather childish as well. Really I'm sure they're just trying to survive down here like the rest of us. And I'll still do what I can to look out for them. Within reason.``

``Prawn seems rather curious and I've enjoyed the limited times they've stopped by. They're quite pleasant company to have and have proven themselves rather useful. Overall rather interesting to talk to.``

``Dipping into you anons. Crow is definitely a nuisance. But they don't seem all bad. Just don't fucking blind me and we'll be fine. As for the few of the rest of you I have spoken to, rather pleasant. And I am willing to answer your questions and curiosities for the most part. Within reason of course.``

``All in all I'd consider most of the entities I've met to be good friends. And people I want to look after. Even if it can be tiring at times acting like a parent to some of them. I dont really hold any ill will to any of them. And I am intrigued to see who I'll come across moving forward.``

{This is basically my big ass thank you to everyone who has interacted with this blog. I did not expect it to gain as much attention as it has and I'm glad you guys seem to like my interpretation of this silly fish. It's been a lot of fun interacting with all these amazing characters and people and I truly look forward to what other shenanigans await :D}

[the-fishy-saboteur]

“What’s up, jerk! I took extra care to hide a hand-cranked thingy one of the Expendables bought after I violently tore their corpse to shreds to see if their veins could decorate my wall.”

*He drifts off into thought for a moment before giving him an odd gesture with her hands.*

“I hope you never find it!”

*Her tone was… shockingly happy and light-hearted for deliberately trying to make things worse for Sebastian.*

“No hard feelings?”

*He asked, folding her arms behind her back and tilting her head up at him.*

( @lemonliscious )

His three-eyed gaze turned to the other as they came into his shop. Rolling his pupilless eyes with their words.

``Riiight... Only gonna have to spend extra time trying to retrieve that item from whatever little crevice you stuffed it into again. Definitely no sour emotions there.. Did you come by just to gloat about your little game of hide and seek or did you need something else?``

His tone was sarcastic, almost cold. Tired probably. Seeming to keep a bit of a keen eye on the other as he didn't busy himself with any other tasks. One brow raised waiting for his question to be answered.

[lemonliscious]

“Good to hear!”

*She whistled, blinking rapidly. Her eartufts flick rapidly before pinning down to her head beneath her hair. Wow… she did not get sarcasm, did she?*

“What ‘ya doooin?”

*She inquired, tilting her head the other way and squinting at her surroundings. She was kind of impressed he set this all up, not that she’d say it.*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He picked up on her lack of noticing his sarcasm. Rolling his pupilless eyes again.

``Making sure you don't get into anything you shouldn't be.``

[lemonliscious]

“….Liiiiiiiiiiike what?”

*She asked, furrowing her brows in confusion. She blinked very slowly, both eyes going at a different pattern.*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He feigned thinking it over before his gaze turned to them once again. Eyes narrow.

``Just about anything you could use to cause harm to yourself or others. Which is most of what I carry. Especially with how much trouble you often get yourself into.``

[lemonliscious]

*Her mouth drops open in offence, eyes narrowed. Her hand clutches her chest, her grin still never fading.*

“First of all, how dare you. Second, I have NEVER gotten myself into trouble. Ever.”

*She huffed, looking away.*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He rolled his eyes once more with her words. Counting on his claws for a moment.

``Name me one specific instance you haven't gotten yourself in trouble someway somehow.``

[lemonliscious]

*She turned back forward, raising her brows.*

“Uh-…”

*She paused, seeming lost for a moment.*

“Well how about YOU give ME one specific time I DID get into trouble!”

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He held up one clawed finger. Not even seeming to have to really think about the instance.

``One word. Pandemonium.``

[lemonliscious]

“That was three.”

*She sticks her tongue out.*

“And I didn’t die. I even bit it!”

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He sighs. Rubbing his temples again with 2 clawed fingers. Tone exasperated and almost tired.

``Just because you didn't die doesn't mean you weren't in trouble.``

[lemonliscious]

*She sneezed, walking up to him and plopping down on his tail.*

“I still won.”

*She said proudly.*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He gave a low hiss as she plopped down on his tail. Flicking the appendage to almost throw her off him.

``You still endangered yourself. That wasn't even the first time.``

[lemonliscious]

*She clung to him long enough for the wrist to be over before shakily jumping off of him, landing on all fours.*

“Hey!”

*She gave her own chihuahua-like growl in return.*

“And also that wasn’t at all my fault.”

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He almost glared back at her. Arms crossed almost like a parent scolding a child.

``Dont. Touch. Me. Plus there have been instances where it has been.``

[lemonliscious]

“Unclench a bit, yeah?”

*She threw her arms up, rolling her eyes. It was still unknown how she was always smiling.*

“What are you, my mom?”

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He rolled his eyes as she did. Watching her with skepticism and lack of trust. Eyes narrow.

``You behave rather childishly. Someone needs to look out for you.``

[lemonliscious]

“I do not! P.AI.nter does!”

*She pointed at the wall, as if… it were the computer. She returned the look.*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He raised a brow with her indication. Though his gaze remained stern.

``To be quite frank, both of you act very childish. At this rate I'm the designated guardian to you two and a majority of the others. I never signed up to be a father.``

[lemonliscious]

“Jeez, you talk like one too.”

*She sighed, as if being told a horrendous joke by parent.*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

``Between you and the Expendables running amuck, I cant imagine why.``

While he knew she wouldn't understand his sarcasm, his tone still held it. Rolling his eyes once again and waving a hand as if to enunciate his words.

[lemonliscious]

“Weird, huh?”

*She shrugged, holding her chin and humming in thought. Her tail wagged slightly, her entire body swaying with it.*

“Oooooh. Sebby, can I pretty please have something?”

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He raised a brow skeptically. Arms still crossed over his chest. Third arm resting on his hip.

``Depends on what you want...``

[lemonliscious]

“…Flash beacon pretty please..?”

*She asked squeakily, her grin turning more sheepish as she gave him the most innocent look she could muster.*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He seemed even more skeptical of this innocent look. Gaze narrowing again.

``What are you going to use it for...?``

[lemonliscious]

“Does it… matter?”

*She asked in return, eartufts falling back as she tilted her head to the side.*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He pinched the small bridge of his rounded snout. Sighing heavily.

``Because I'd rather not go through the headache of being blinded again if you aim to use that thing on me. Already had it happen the other day with this obnoxious little crow.``

[mutedmaw]

“A crow?”

*She snorted, shaking her head.*

“Hey, maybe I wanna use it on… pandemonium.”

(OOC: ignore how I posted that on the wrong blog)

[the-fishy-saboteur]

``I dont think it's usually that effective on Pandemonium. So my answer will be no until you can prove you're not just gonna use it on me.``

{Still the wrong blog but I understand it happens lol so no worries.}

[lemonliscious]

(OOC: I’m having a canon event shhhhh)

“DUDE! Unclench your fish ass! You’re so boring!”

*She whines, rolling her eyes yet again as her arms fold together.*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He raises a brow at her outburst. Still looking like a stern parent.

``Is it really so hard to prove you can be responsible with that obnoxious light?``

{Were you bit by a radioactive spider? /j}

[lemonliscious]

(Yes. Indeed. I got chomped)

“Yes! Besides, I have my OWN light. In the form of that gummy light I swallowed!”

*She pouts, again, sticking her tongue out at him.*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He sighed as she mentioned the gummy light. Rubbing his temples once again.

``Those things aren't edible you know. And you're only giving me less reason to give you the beacon.``

[the-fishy-saboteur]

*A slight whispering could be heard a bit away. There were two people who sounded similar, close enough to be siblings*

( @my-many-pressure-aus )

The shopkeeper grew more alert with this sound. Three-eyed gaze shifting towards the source as his fins flared out. Twitching and shifting to try to make out what was being said.

[the-fishy-saboteur]

Cashier looked sad as Sebastian put up their weapon and almost tried to reach for it, like a child being parted from their beloved stuffed toy. “Fine.. but please take care of her shes delicate technology!” They seemed very worried as Sebastian put it away.

“Youre so mean. I haven’t lied a second I’ve been here. I’m so so so nice. The nicest. And youre the meanest.” Ya know maybe they were six years old

They pouted as they held out a hand, as if waiting for Sebastian to take it.

-Stxrz💫

He raised a brow with their childish behavior. Yeah maybe in some ways they were six years old. At least in mentality. Though he was being careful with the weapon anyway given how dangerous something like that could be. Adjusting a few blankets in the loft area to make sure it was hidden. Even if he planned to keep the shop closed while they were away.

``Dont worry, it'll be here when we get back.``

He was admittedly a bit surprised by the expectant offer of their hand. Though took it gently with his third one. His grip light due to his aversion to touch in most occasions.

He guided them out of the vent before closing it behind them. Appearing again a few moments later when he lowered himself from the rafters in the hallway.

[the-fishy-saboteur]

“ yeah, i guess that's fair. the vials look cool, though!! weirdly colourful- kinda surprising that those scientist people just. left them. y'know?? it just feels off ,, ”

[ they shrugged, though, brushing it off. prawn shook slightly, drying off fully again. this time, they'd been a tiny bit more mindful as to not draw in as much water as they had prior.

— 🦐 / prawn! ]

He'd nod. Combing through one of the files they'd brought in.

``I'm assuming they just didn't expect a breach to happen. Lazily left everything around while they were working and then didn't have time to gather it all in the panic.``

He'd shrug. Looking to the smaller entity for a moment.

``But I cant say I really know. Either way it gives me some amount of leverage.``

[the-fishy-saboteur]

{A humanoid fish creature is slithers around. She was missing the fin of end of her tail, her ears fins seems to be ripped too.}

"Where is it?" {She mumbles to herself}

{She seems to looking for something through the Urbanshade boxes}

He was wandering the hallways. Seeing what data and items he could scavenge from deeper in the Blacksite. Though his attention would shift to the female. Fins on either side of his mutated head twitching hearing her mumble to herself. He kept a cautious distance, not wanting to startle her. Studying her for a moment before making his presence known as he spoke. Tone level and almost curious.

``Looking for something?``

[sirenofthedeepsea]

"Yeah I did"

{She rubs her neck}

"I lost something very important to me, I was hunting down a Expendable who stole it from me when I was sleeping and they probably hid it from me...I did kill that Expendable but I don't know where they might have hid it..."

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He seemed to ponder this a moment before shifting to look through some other crates that didn't seem to have been touched. Taking what he could find use in as his tail swayed slowly from side to side.

``What exactly did they take from you? I could try to help find it.``

[sirenofthedeepsea]

{She seems hesitant at first, she sighs}

"This might sound dumb but it's a necklace with a seashell on it."

{Her ear fins flop down}

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He'd nod with her description. Keeping an eye out for the trinket as he searched through boxes. Though it was when he took a look around the area that he noticed a glint in the rafters above. Securing the bags on his tail before lifting himself up into the rafters. Grabbing the glint that had caught his eye and studying it before lowering himself down partly to dangle the item in view for the female. Tail coiled around the beam he'd found it on to keep himself from falling.

``Something like this?``

[sirenofthedeepsea]

{Her eyes light up when he found her necklace, she quickly nods}

"Yes that is it!! Can I please have it back?"

{Her tail was wagging from happiness}

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He seems almost amused by her enthusiasm. Creating a sound almost like a mix between a chuckle and a hiss. Dropping down from the rafters and holding the necklace out to her.

``I may be a businessman but I wouldn't harbor a sentimental item against someone. Especially when it seems you've already been through a great deal of trouble. Not like the bastards that brought us here.``

[sirenofthedeepsea]

{She gently takes the necklace from his hand then puts it on her neck.}

"Thank you!" {She smiles}

{She tilts her head to the side}

"You are a business man? That's quite interesting, many of the entities i seen do not start businesses! So What do you sell?"

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He shifts his gaze to his tail. Fixing the placement of a few bags. Looking through his items.

``As far as I'm aware I'm the only one really selling anything around here. I carry a variety of things from med kits, code breakers, and various light sources to batteries and other assorted trinkets. Makes it easier for me to gather data by taking it from the expendables in exchange for items they'd find more useful. Plus I can repurpose and fix up the items they buy to sell again whenever they inevitably fail to reach the goal assigned to them.``

He waved his third hand as he noted the failure of the expendables. Seeming rather nonchalant about how he resells their items after death.

[sirenofthedeepsea]

{She seems curious}

"I seen Expendables dying alot, even I kill them or they die to another entity! I kinda...steal their stuff but I don't really sell it, I just...keep it as a trophy so I can just stare at it. It's hard to explain..."

{She seems curious about him}

"You are kinda like me, being a humanoid fish creature. I haven't really seen any humanoids besides the squiddles but they don't count as they don't talk. They just teleport away from me."

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He'd nod. Looking through a few additional crates.

``I've seen a few other entities. Even work with a pair. But not many are humanoid. Though there are still a number that are sentient at least.``

[sirenofthedeepsea]

"Yeah...Some have sentient while others want to make me into seafood." {She crosses her arms}

{She puts her hand out}

"I'm Calypso, Calypso Sirena!"

[the-fishy-saboteur]

The serpent man gave a slight chuckle with her words. He understood all too well how feral some of the entities could be. Taking her hand in one of his own 4-finger clawed ones. Shaking gently and giving a faint, yet toothy grin.

``Sebastian Solace. A pleasure to meet you, Calypso.``

[sirenofthedeepsea]

"Sebastian? That's sounds like a rich person name!" {Calypso laughs}

{She shakes his hand}

"Well it's nice to meet you, Sebastian!"

[the-fishy-saboteur]

Once she's shaken his hand he releases his grip on hers. Resting his hand at his side again. That slight toothy grin growing a little wider. Another chuckle sounding in his throat.

``I suppose it does. Though I wouldn't say I grew up in that kind of society. Calypso also sounds like it would be a name of high status though.``

[sirenofthedeepsea]

{Calypso smiles}

"Well I never grew up in high society but..."

{Her eyes light up}

"My name comes from Greek Mythology!"

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He raised a brow as she mentioned the origin of her name. Thinking it over for a long moment.

``Greek mythology huh? I think I heard about it a bit back in highschool. Never learned too much about that kind of thing though. But still interesting you were named after someone from it.``

[sirenofthedeepsea]

"Yup!! Heck even I named some of my eels after characters from Greek mythology!"

{Calypso seems excited}

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He raised a brow with the mention of her eels. Looking up from the boxes he'd started digging through again.

``You have eels? Which characters did you name them after?``

He seemed to have at least some inkling of an interest in her stories. Though if it was to really get to know her as a person or to gain more information on her was uncertain.

[sirenofthedeepsea]

{Calypso sits on a box, she rubs her neck}

"Well, my eels used to be lab rats for Urbanshade before getting dumped on me."

{Calypso wags her tail}

"I have a eel, I named after Odysseus and his adopted brother decided to mimic his brother's name but with roman spelling. Petty Siblings rivalry I say. Another eel named Hali, the name came from a character in Greek Mythology called Halimede. And another eel named after one of Zeus's brothers, Poseidon. There is only two eels I have don't have any names that come from Greek mythology. I only have six eels."

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He'd nod listening to her words. Adding a few more found items to his bags. Seeming rather organized with which pouches he added certain items to.

``Not surprised that they were lab rats. Most creatures in these halls were at one point or another. Six is also quite a number to take care of. Can't imagine how much of a handful that must be.``

[sirenofthedeepsea]

{Calypso crosses her arms}

"Yeah they can be a handful especially that they are big eels to take care of. They all love to fight over which one of them is the best at hunting."

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He'd nod. Chuckling slightly as he closed up the last crate he'd been searching through.

``I can only imagine how much of a hassle that may be. Though I do know a couple of entities with Eel DNA, they could potentially help with any hierarchy at play? Not sure on that though.``

[sirenofthedeepsea]

{Calypso seems susprised}

"Uh, my eels were normal eels at first before becoming monster eels. There is a hierarchy with my eels. I had nothing to do with that!"

{Calypso thinks for a moment}

"I think Odysseus is the top dog of the group then Hali is the right hand eel of Odysseus, Ulysses is the Prince I guess and their other siblings are their minions. Their goals to hunt Expendables, protect each other and me. They hate other entities getting close to me which makes it harder for me to have a relationship of any kind." {Calypso faceplams and she shakes her head}

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He'd nod. Sorting out his bags and looking to her.

``That's understandable. Many of the entities here can be considered dangerous. They probably see them as threats.``

[sirenofthedeepsea]

"Yeah, I have to get away from them just to make friends! Because I bet you a 100 loss assets, One of them would try to bite your tail off!"

{Calypso sighs}

"One of them literally tried to bite a squiddle's head off because it was in same area as us doing nothing."

[the-fishy-saboteur]

``That is rather extreme. Though I suppose they're just overly defensive. If they aren't aggressive with the Twins due to their eel DNA they may be able to help them better differentiate actual threats from friends.``

[sirenofthedeepsea]

"Oh, Odysseus is more protective than the others. He has to be with me all the time! Then the others. They were clingy at first but when they started to hold their ground they are used to me not being around me 24/7. Ody on the other hand needs to be bodyguard or should say eel."

{Calypso laughs at her own joke}

"Anyways, I think they would be more calm if they did meet the twins, maybe they will calm down with me trusting entities."

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He chuckled lightly at the joke. Nodding as he listened to her words.

``I believe the Twins usually travel through the vents. They shouldn't be too terribly hard to find. They have the similar snake-like tail for legs that I do. Though it more closely resembles an eel given the long fins they have.``

[sirenofthedeepsea]

"That's good to know! I can't get into the vents without getting stuck but I think my eel, Pearl can!" {Calypso seems happy}

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He chuckled. Nodding as he finished adjusting his bags again. Shifting his tail to get used to the added weight.

``I dont think the Twins are always in the vents, but it is their frequent method of travel. So you shouldn't have to worry about getting stuck. But either way I'm sure Pearl won't have too hard a time finding them.``

[the-fishy-saboteur]

“What’s up, jerk! I took extra care to hide a hand-cranked thingy one of the Expendables bought after I violently tore their corpse to shreds to see if their veins could decorate my wall.”

*He drifts off into thought for a moment before giving him an odd gesture with her hands.*

“I hope you never find it!”

*Her tone was… shockingly happy and light-hearted for deliberately trying to make things worse for Sebastian.*

“No hard feelings?”

*He asked, folding her arms behind her back and tilting her head up at him.*

( @lemonliscious )

His three-eyed gaze turned to the other as they came into his shop. Rolling his pupilless eyes with their words.

``Riiight... Only gonna have to spend extra time trying to retrieve that item from whatever little crevice you stuffed it into again. Definitely no sour emotions there.. Did you come by just to gloat about your little game of hide and seek or did you need something else?``

His tone was sarcastic, almost cold. Tired probably. Seeming to keep a bit of a keen eye on the other as he didn't busy himself with any other tasks. One brow raised waiting for his question to be answered.

[lemonliscious]

“Good to hear!”

*She whistled, blinking rapidly. Her eartufts flick rapidly before pinning down to her head beneath her hair. Wow… she did not get sarcasm, did she?*

“What ‘ya doooin?”

*She inquired, tilting her head the other way and squinting at her surroundings. She was kind of impressed he set this all up, not that she’d say it.*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He picked up on her lack of noticing his sarcasm. Rolling his pupilless eyes again.

``Making sure you don't get into anything you shouldn't be.``

[lemonliscious]

“….Liiiiiiiiiiike what?”

*She asked, furrowing her brows in confusion. She blinked very slowly, both eyes going at a different pattern.*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He feigned thinking it over before his gaze turned to them once again. Eyes narrow.

``Just about anything you could use to cause harm to yourself or others. Which is most of what I carry. Especially with how much trouble you often get yourself into.``

[lemonliscious]

*Her mouth drops open in offence, eyes narrowed. Her hand clutches her chest, her grin still never fading.*

“First of all, how dare you. Second, I have NEVER gotten myself into trouble. Ever.”

*She huffed, looking away.*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He rolled his eyes once more with her words. Counting on his claws for a moment.

``Name me one specific instance you haven't gotten yourself in trouble someway somehow.``

[lemonliscious]

*She turned back forward, raising her brows.*

“Uh-…”

*She paused, seeming lost for a moment.*

“Well how about YOU give ME one specific time I DID get into trouble!”

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He held up one clawed finger. Not even seeming to have to really think about the instance.

``One word. Pandemonium.``

[lemonliscious]

“That was three.”

*She sticks her tongue out.*

“And I didn’t die. I even bit it!”

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He sighs. Rubbing his temples again with 2 clawed fingers. Tone exasperated and almost tired.

``Just because you didn't die doesn't mean you weren't in trouble.``

[lemonliscious]

*She sneezed, walking up to him and plopping down on his tail.*

“I still won.”

*She said proudly.*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He gave a low hiss as she plopped down on his tail. Flicking the appendage to almost throw her off him.

``You still endangered yourself. That wasn't even the first time.``

[lemonliscious]

*She clung to him long enough for the wrist to be over before shakily jumping off of him, landing on all fours.*

“Hey!”

*She gave her own chihuahua-like growl in return.*

“And also that wasn’t at all my fault.”

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He almost glared back at her. Arms crossed almost like a parent scolding a child.

``Dont. Touch. Me. Plus there have been instances where it has been.``

[lemonliscious]

“Unclench a bit, yeah?”

*She threw her arms up, rolling her eyes. It was still unknown how she was always smiling.*

“What are you, my mom?”

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He rolled his eyes as she did. Watching her with skepticism and lack of trust. Eyes narrow.

``You behave rather childishly. Someone needs to look out for you.``

[lemonliscious]

“I do not! P.AI.nter does!”

*She pointed at the wall, as if… it were the computer. She returned the look.*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He raised a brow with her indication. Though his gaze remained stern.

``To be quite frank, both of you act very childish. At this rate I'm the designated guardian to you two and a majority of the others. I never signed up to be a father.``

[lemonliscious]

“Jeez, you talk like one too.”

*She sighed, as if being told a horrendous joke by parent.*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

``Between you and the Expendables running amuck, I cant imagine why.``

While he knew she wouldn't understand his sarcasm, his tone still held it. Rolling his eyes once again and waving a hand as if to enunciate his words.

[lemonliscious]

“Weird, huh?”

*She shrugged, holding her chin and humming in thought. Her tail wagged slightly, her entire body swaying with it.*

“Oooooh. Sebby, can I pretty please have something?”

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He raised a brow skeptically. Arms still crossed over his chest. Third arm resting on his hip.

``Depends on what you want...``

[lemonliscious]

“…Flash beacon pretty please..?”

*She asked squeakily, her grin turning more sheepish as she gave him the most innocent look she could muster.*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He seemed even more skeptical of this innocent look. Gaze narrowing again.

``What are you going to use it for...?``

[lemonliscious]

“Does it… matter?”

*She asked in return, eartufts falling back as she tilted her head to the side.*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He pinched the small bridge of his rounded snout. Sighing heavily.

``Because I'd rather not go through the headache of being blinded again if you aim to use that thing on me. Already had it happen the other day with this obnoxious little crow.``

[mutedmaw]

“A crow?”

*She snorted, shaking her head.*

“Hey, maybe I wanna use it on… pandemonium.”

(OOC: ignore how I posted that on the wrong blog)

[the-fishy-saboteur]

``I dont think it's usually that effective on Pandemonium. So my answer will be no until you can prove you're not just gonna use it on me.``

{Still the wrong blog but I understand it happens lol so no worries.}

[lemonliscious]

(OOC: I’m having a canon event shhhhh)

“DUDE! Unclench your fish ass! You’re so boring!”

*She whines, rolling her eyes yet again as her arms fold together.*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He raises a brow at her outburst. Still looking like a stern parent.

``Is it really so hard to prove you can be responsible with that obnoxious light?``

{Were you bit by a radioactive spider? /j}

[the-fishy-saboteur]

*there is a tapping at one of the many observation windows that look out into the sea outside the blacksite. Outside the window in the water, a very disressed looking Niri presses her face to the glass with sad clicks and a whistle*

- @niri-the-ghost

He'd been out scavenging the Blacksite again. Fins where his ears were meant to be twitching with the tapping sound on the glass. When he turned his gaze to the source, he was admittedly stunned to find the smaller entity outside. How the hell did she get out there? That could be answered later.

For now he focused on finding a way to get her back inside. Ending up coming across a latch to one of the trash shutes that lead out into the water. Opening the exterior door to let her inside and closing it so the water could drain. Opening the interior latch afterwards and picking the smaller entity up into his arms from the small holding compartment. Grabbing a notebook from his bag so she'd be able to communicate.

``What happened?``

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri wrote a note looking back up with big sad eyes: "I found a way out side and tried to catch fish, then i saw the big scary eye fish and swam away but couldn't get back in! I thought it'd eat me for sure!"*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He read this over and sighed a slight breath of relief. Giving her a reassuring smile.

``Eyefest can be pretty scary can't she? But she won't hurt you. I promise. She's more concerned with the Expendables. But I can talk to her to make sure she won't cause you any trouble. Also, next time you need fish, come find me. If I dont have any stored I'll go out to catch them with you, alright?``

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri nodded with a little click writing again: "shes so big. So many teeth. More than me! I am hungry, the fishie got away." Niri's head fins drooped*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He read over her note. Nodding with a slight chuckle.

``She certainly does have a lot of teeth. But she is very gentle and kind when you can get to know her.``

Taking note of her words on being hungry. He dug through one of his bags and gave her a small fish he'd caught earlier in the day.

``As for satiating that hungry belly. I'm sure this little guy could do the trick.``

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri gave a happy whistle eating the fish. She hugged sebastian scribbing:"thank you! Sorry m kinda drippy an wet. Its nice swimming outside though!"*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He returned the hug. Not really minding how drenched she was. He was aquatic after all. Reading over her words when she pulled back to write the note.

``It's no trouble and I dont mind it. It is pretty nice to go for a swim every now and then.``

[niri-the-ghost]

*Niri's head fins perked hearing something like crumbling concrete.*she scribbled quickly: "Sebastian hear wall people!" Niri looked around for any sign of wall dwellers*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

His fins also twitched and perked up hearing the sound. Glancing over her words and scanning the room. Looking for signs of a wall dweller like she was. Tense and poised to strike in case he needed to defend not only himself but the small entity in his arms. Particularly keeping an eye behind him. Knowing how the creatures like to sneak up behind their prey.

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri let out a series of clicks, ear fins wiggling. She seem to think a moment before pointing at the end of the hall*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

His own fins twitched listening out for any other sounds. Following her indication as he looked towards the end of the hall. Remaining tense and defensive. Even if wall dwellers really weren't any threat with his larger stature.

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri made a quick note:"my clickies sound funny down there, its waiting. Maybe it wont come out? You'rebigger than me."*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He read over her note. Studying the indicated area.

``It does probably see me as a threat. It might be waiting. But I wont let it hurt you. Hold on ok?``

He spoke in a low tone. Even if he wasn't worried about being overheard. Carefully shifting his hold on the smaller entity to have her hold onto the large covered bag on his back. Freeing up his hands for better defense. Moving carefully to leave the area.

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri hung on, tail at the ready if she needed to swat anything away from her friend*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He kept an eye on the area she'd indicated from her echolocation. Moving in the opposite direction so he wouldn't be giving the dweller an opening. Especially with the kid on his back. Ready to fight if it became necessary to defend her.

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri gave a few more clicks, listening closely. She looked around,ear fins wiggling. A loud noise coming from behind them, echoing from down the hall. It sounded like foot steps of a possible expendable.*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

His fins flicked hearing this sound. Giving a soft hiss almost like hushing someone to note for the smaller entity to be quiet. Lifting them both up into the rafters. Making sure she was secure with his third hand supporting her. Surveying the area below to see if it was really an expendable or another dweller.

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri clung on tightly, becoming nervous. Her skin started to change pigment with her nerves, somewhat beginning to blend in with her surroundings. An expendable passed beneath them.*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He watched the expendable silently as they passed. Glancing towards where they'd last known the dweller was. At least it would probably get something to eat today. So long as the expendable was oblivious enough not to notice it. But he didn't really care. Carefully lowering himself to the floor again once the expendable was a good distance away. Moving swiftly yet quietly back towards his shop.

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri quietly clung to him, skin slowly returning to its usual light lavender hue.*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

After a short while he lowered them both in through the large entrance to his shop. Helping the smaller entity down from his back. Handing her back the notebook she'd been using earlier.

``You alright little one? Got a bit tense back there.``

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri nodded with a little click. She scribbled a little note:"the wall people and the strangers bully me."*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He read her words over. Gaze narrowing slightly.

``What do they bully you for?``

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri wrote again:" the strangers take my treasure and those flashy thingies hurt my eyes. And the wall people just like hitting me when im not looking! I think they wanna eat me!" Niri hugged her tail, rubbing one of its flippers*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He read these words. Noting her sorrow demeanor and pat the top of her head gently.

``I could keep your treasures safe here if you'd like me to. And I'll have a chat with the dwellers. If they don't leave you alone just come find me and I'll handle them. Same goes for the expendables.``

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri perked up with a click. She wrote again: "thank you friend. The wall person even tore off a piece of my tail! It grew back but it hurt..."*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He read over her words. Shivering at the thought of feeling something grow back again. Especially after his mutations.

``I'm afraid I can only imagine how that must feel. And I wouldn't think it to be pleasant. But I'll be sure they don't cause it to happen again.``

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri nodded, writing again:"thank you. It wasnt the first time. It hurts." *she sat with him, cuddling up to his tail*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He nodded reading her words. Admittedly having this small creature so close to him definitely felt odd as a man not overly fond of physical touch. Especially after what he'd been through. But he let her rest against his tail regardless. Patting the top of her head gently before looking over a few files. One being hers she'd given him.

``I'm sorry you've been put through that. But you'll always have a safe place here in my shop.``

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri nodded glancing up at the file. The same one detailing the experiments done to see how much exactly she could regenerate. Niri gave a sad series of clicks handing him a note:"why were they so mean to us?"*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He paused reading her file to look at the note she gave him. Looking down at her and rubbing the top of her head gently with this third hand.

``Because they're awful people. They have no care for others. All they wanted was to use us for their own gain. To make money off of the developments they made from hurting us..``

His tone was almost sour. Nearly hissing his words. Though he took a breath to calm himself. Curling his tail lightly around the small entity beside him as if to pull her closer. Getting a bit more used to her proximity.

``Either way, I promise I will never let them hurt you like that again. Hurt any of us again. I'll make sure we make it to the surface. That everyone down here will be free... someday..``

[the-fishy-saboteur]

[ prawn nodded in acknowledgement to the fish and light, taking them both. they shoved the fish into the large pockets sewn onto the clearly makeshift pants, and clipping the flashlight on shortly after. ]

“ fun. must be boring to read through everything, though!! i never understood how people found reading fun,, it just gives me a headache. i don't read now- if at all, actually!! good riddance for me. ”

[ — 🦐 / prawn! ]

He nodded, waving a hand slightly as he studied one of the vials from the pile they brought in.

``It can be. But it's a necessary thing for me to find anything useful towards getting us out of this hellscape.``

[the-fishy-saboteur]

*there is a tapping at one of the many observation windows that look out into the sea outside the blacksite. Outside the window in the water, a very disressed looking Niri presses her face to the glass with sad clicks and a whistle*

- @niri-the-ghost

He'd been out scavenging the Blacksite again. Fins where his ears were meant to be twitching with the tapping sound on the glass. When he turned his gaze to the source, he was admittedly stunned to find the smaller entity outside. How the hell did she get out there? That could be answered later.

For now he focused on finding a way to get her back inside. Ending up coming across a latch to one of the trash shutes that lead out into the water. Opening the exterior door to let her inside and closing it so the water could drain. Opening the interior latch afterwards and picking the smaller entity up into his arms from the small holding compartment. Grabbing a notebook from his bag so she'd be able to communicate.

``What happened?``

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri wrote a note looking back up with big sad eyes: "I found a way out side and tried to catch fish, then i saw the big scary eye fish and swam away but couldn't get back in! I thought it'd eat me for sure!"*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He read this over and sighed a slight breath of relief. Giving her a reassuring smile.

``Eyefest can be pretty scary can't she? But she won't hurt you. I promise. She's more concerned with the Expendables. But I can talk to her to make sure she won't cause you any trouble. Also, next time you need fish, come find me. If I dont have any stored I'll go out to catch them with you, alright?``

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri nodded with a little click writing again: "shes so big. So many teeth. More than me! I am hungry, the fishie got away." Niri's head fins drooped*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He read over her note. Nodding with a slight chuckle.

``She certainly does have a lot of teeth. But she is very gentle and kind when you can get to know her.``

Taking note of her words on being hungry. He dug through one of his bags and gave her a small fish he'd caught earlier in the day.

``As for satiating that hungry belly. I'm sure this little guy could do the trick.``

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri gave a happy whistle eating the fish. She hugged sebastian scribbing:"thank you! Sorry m kinda drippy an wet. Its nice swimming outside though!"*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He returned the hug. Not really minding how drenched she was. He was aquatic after all. Reading over her words when she pulled back to write the note.

``It's no trouble and I dont mind it. It is pretty nice to go for a swim every now and then.``

[niri-the-ghost]

*Niri's head fins perked hearing something like crumbling concrete.*she scribbled quickly: "Sebastian hear wall people!" Niri looked around for any sign of wall dwellers*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

His fins also twitched and perked up hearing the sound. Glancing over her words and scanning the room. Looking for signs of a wall dweller like she was. Tense and poised to strike in case he needed to defend not only himself but the small entity in his arms. Particularly keeping an eye behind him. Knowing how the creatures like to sneak up behind their prey.

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri let out a series of clicks, ear fins wiggling. She seem to think a moment before pointing at the end of the hall*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

His own fins twitched listening out for any other sounds. Following her indication as he looked towards the end of the hall. Remaining tense and defensive. Even if wall dwellers really weren't any threat with his larger stature.

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri made a quick note:"my clickies sound funny down there, its waiting. Maybe it wont come out? You'rebigger than me."*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He read over her note. Studying the indicated area.

``It does probably see me as a threat. It might be waiting. But I wont let it hurt you. Hold on ok?``

He spoke in a low tone. Even if he wasn't worried about being overheard. Carefully shifting his hold on the smaller entity to have her hold onto the large covered bag on his back. Freeing up his hands for better defense. Moving carefully to leave the area.

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri hung on, tail at the ready if she needed to swat anything away from her friend*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He kept an eye on the area she'd indicated from her echolocation. Moving in the opposite direction so he wouldn't be giving the dweller an opening. Especially with the kid on his back. Ready to fight if it became necessary to defend her.

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri gave a few more clicks, listening closely. She looked around,ear fins wiggling. A loud noise coming from behind them, echoing from down the hall. It sounded like foot steps of a possible expendable.*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

His fins flicked hearing this sound. Giving a soft hiss almost like hushing someone to note for the smaller entity to be quiet. Lifting them both up into the rafters. Making sure she was secure with his third hand supporting her. Surveying the area below to see if it was really an expendable or another dweller.

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri clung on tightly, becoming nervous. Her skin started to change pigment with her nerves, somewhat beginning to blend in with her surroundings. An expendable passed beneath them.*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He watched the expendable silently as they passed. Glancing towards where they'd last known the dweller was. At least it would probably get something to eat today. So long as the expendable was oblivious enough not to notice it. But he didn't really care. Carefully lowering himself to the floor again once the expendable was a good distance away. Moving swiftly yet quietly back towards his shop.

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri quietly clung to him, skin slowly returning to its usual light lavender hue.*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

After a short while he lowered them both in through the large entrance to his shop. Helping the smaller entity down from his back. Handing her back the notebook she'd been using earlier.

``You alright little one? Got a bit tense back there.``

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri nodded with a little click. She scribbled a little note:"the wall people and the strangers bully me."*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He read her words over. Gaze narrowing slightly.

``What do they bully you for?``

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri wrote again:" the strangers take my treasure and those flashy thingies hurt my eyes. And the wall people just like hitting me when im not looking! I think they wanna eat me!" Niri hugged her tail, rubbing one of its flippers*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He read these words. Noting her sorrow demeanor and pat the top of her head gently.

``I could keep your treasures safe here if you'd like me to. And I'll have a chat with the dwellers. If they don't leave you alone just come find me and I'll handle them. Same goes for the expendables.``

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri perked up with a click. She wrote again: "thank you friend. The wall person even tore off a piece of my tail! It grew back but it hurt..."*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He read over her words. Shivering at the thought of feeling something grow back again. Especially after his mutations.

``I'm afraid I can only imagine how that must feel. And I wouldn't think it to be pleasant. But I'll be sure they don't cause it to happen again.``

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri nodded, writing again:"thank you. It wasnt the first time. It hurts." *she sat with him, cuddling up to his tail*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He nodded reading her words. Admittedly having this small creature so close to him definitely felt odd as a man not overly fond of physical touch. Especially after what he'd been through. But he let her rest against his tail regardless. Patting the top of her head gently before looking over a few files. One being hers she'd given him.

``I'm sorry you've been put through that. But you'll always have a safe place here in my shop.``

[the-fishy-saboteur]

*there is a tapping at one of the many observation windows that look out into the sea outside the blacksite. Outside the window in the water, a very disressed looking Niri presses her face to the glass with sad clicks and a whistle*

- @niri-the-ghost

He'd been out scavenging the Blacksite again. Fins where his ears were meant to be twitching with the tapping sound on the glass. When he turned his gaze to the source, he was admittedly stunned to find the smaller entity outside. How the hell did she get out there? That could be answered later.

For now he focused on finding a way to get her back inside. Ending up coming across a latch to one of the trash shutes that lead out into the water. Opening the exterior door to let her inside and closing it so the water could drain. Opening the interior latch afterwards and picking the smaller entity up into his arms from the small holding compartment. Grabbing a notebook from his bag so she'd be able to communicate.

``What happened?``

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri wrote a note looking back up with big sad eyes: "I found a way out side and tried to catch fish, then i saw the big scary eye fish and swam away but couldn't get back in! I thought it'd eat me for sure!"*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He read this over and sighed a slight breath of relief. Giving her a reassuring smile.

``Eyefest can be pretty scary can't she? But she won't hurt you. I promise. She's more concerned with the Expendables. But I can talk to her to make sure she won't cause you any trouble. Also, next time you need fish, come find me. If I dont have any stored I'll go out to catch them with you, alright?``

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri nodded with a little click writing again: "shes so big. So many teeth. More than me! I am hungry, the fishie got away." Niri's head fins drooped*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He read over her note. Nodding with a slight chuckle.

``She certainly does have a lot of teeth. But she is very gentle and kind when you can get to know her.``

Taking note of her words on being hungry. He dug through one of his bags and gave her a small fish he'd caught earlier in the day.

``As for satiating that hungry belly. I'm sure this little guy could do the trick.``

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri gave a happy whistle eating the fish. She hugged sebastian scribbing:"thank you! Sorry m kinda drippy an wet. Its nice swimming outside though!"*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He returned the hug. Not really minding how drenched she was. He was aquatic after all. Reading over her words when she pulled back to write the note.

``It's no trouble and I dont mind it. It is pretty nice to go for a swim every now and then.``

[niri-the-ghost]

*Niri's head fins perked hearing something like crumbling concrete.*she scribbled quickly: "Sebastian hear wall people!" Niri looked around for any sign of wall dwellers*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

His fins also twitched and perked up hearing the sound. Glancing over her words and scanning the room. Looking for signs of a wall dweller like she was. Tense and poised to strike in case he needed to defend not only himself but the small entity in his arms. Particularly keeping an eye behind him. Knowing how the creatures like to sneak up behind their prey.

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri let out a series of clicks, ear fins wiggling. She seem to think a moment before pointing at the end of the hall*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

His own fins twitched listening out for any other sounds. Following her indication as he looked towards the end of the hall. Remaining tense and defensive. Even if wall dwellers really weren't any threat with his larger stature.

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri made a quick note:"my clickies sound funny down there, its waiting. Maybe it wont come out? You'rebigger than me."*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He read over her note. Studying the indicated area.

``It does probably see me as a threat. It might be waiting. But I wont let it hurt you. Hold on ok?``

He spoke in a low tone. Even if he wasn't worried about being overheard. Carefully shifting his hold on the smaller entity to have her hold onto the large covered bag on his back. Freeing up his hands for better defense. Moving carefully to leave the area.

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri hung on, tail at the ready if she needed to swat anything away from her friend*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He kept an eye on the area she'd indicated from her echolocation. Moving in the opposite direction so he wouldn't be giving the dweller an opening. Especially with the kid on his back. Ready to fight if it became necessary to defend her.

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri gave a few more clicks, listening closely. She looked around,ear fins wiggling. A loud noise coming from behind them, echoing from down the hall. It sounded like foot steps of a possible expendable.*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

His fins flicked hearing this sound. Giving a soft hiss almost like hushing someone to note for the smaller entity to be quiet. Lifting them both up into the rafters. Making sure she was secure with his third hand supporting her. Surveying the area below to see if it was really an expendable or another dweller.

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri clung on tightly, becoming nervous. Her skin started to change pigment with her nerves, somewhat beginning to blend in with her surroundings. An expendable passed beneath them.*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He watched the expendable silently as they passed. Glancing towards where they'd last known the dweller was. At least it would probably get something to eat today. So long as the expendable was oblivious enough not to notice it. But he didn't really care. Carefully lowering himself to the floor again once the expendable was a good distance away. Moving swiftly yet quietly back towards his shop.

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri quietly clung to him, skin slowly returning to its usual light lavender hue.*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

After a short while he lowered them both in through the large entrance to his shop. Helping the smaller entity down from his back. Handing her back the notebook she'd been using earlier.

``You alright little one? Got a bit tense back there.``

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri nodded with a little click. She scribbled a little note:"the wall people and the strangers bully me."*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He read her words over. Gaze narrowing slightly.

``What do they bully you for?``

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri wrote again:" the strangers take my treasure and those flashy thingies hurt my eyes. And the wall people just like hitting me when im not looking! I think they wanna eat me!" Niri hugged her tail, rubbing one of its flippers*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He read these words. Noting her sorrow demeanor and pat the top of her head gently.

``I could keep your treasures safe here if you'd like me to. And I'll have a chat with the dwellers. If they don't leave you alone just come find me and I'll handle them. Same goes for the expendables.``

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri perked up with a click. She wrote again: "thank you friend. The wall person even tore off a piece of my tail! It grew back but it hurt..."*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He read over her words. Shivering at the thought of feeling something grow back again. Especially after his mutations.

``I'm afraid I can only imagine how that must feel. And I wouldn't think it to be pleasant. But I'll be sure they don't cause it to happen again.``

[the-fishy-saboteur]

“ oh- uhh.. two fish, then!!- yeah. that should be good !!!”

[ they smiled, taking the fish sebastian had already taken out with extended claws, tail swaying slightly at the thought of not needing to find food in the water for another two days or so. ]

“ i don't need a lotta stuff,, the fish itself should last me about two days already !! and the light could be a silly time waster!! and the stuff helps you, right? that research stuff?

if it helps you, then i don't mind !!! i don't need much if anything in return,, ”

[ — 🦐 / prawn! ]

He chuckles and nods. Pulling another fish from the bag and offering it to them. Along with the light. Which he shook as a display of how to charge it.

``The research does help me greatly. The more I can gather the greater chance I have at finding a way out for everybody.``

[the-fishy-saboteur]

*there is a tapping at one of the many observation windows that look out into the sea outside the blacksite. Outside the window in the water, a very disressed looking Niri presses her face to the glass with sad clicks and a whistle*

- @niri-the-ghost

He'd been out scavenging the Blacksite again. Fins where his ears were meant to be twitching with the tapping sound on the glass. When he turned his gaze to the source, he was admittedly stunned to find the smaller entity outside. How the hell did she get out there? That could be answered later.

For now he focused on finding a way to get her back inside. Ending up coming across a latch to one of the trash shutes that lead out into the water. Opening the exterior door to let her inside and closing it so the water could drain. Opening the interior latch afterwards and picking the smaller entity up into his arms from the small holding compartment. Grabbing a notebook from his bag so she'd be able to communicate.

``What happened?``

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri wrote a note looking back up with big sad eyes: "I found a way out side and tried to catch fish, then i saw the big scary eye fish and swam away but couldn't get back in! I thought it'd eat me for sure!"*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He read this over and sighed a slight breath of relief. Giving her a reassuring smile.

``Eyefest can be pretty scary can't she? But she won't hurt you. I promise. She's more concerned with the Expendables. But I can talk to her to make sure she won't cause you any trouble. Also, next time you need fish, come find me. If I dont have any stored I'll go out to catch them with you, alright?``

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri nodded with a little click writing again: "shes so big. So many teeth. More than me! I am hungry, the fishie got away." Niri's head fins drooped*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He read over her note. Nodding with a slight chuckle.

``She certainly does have a lot of teeth. But she is very gentle and kind when you can get to know her.``

Taking note of her words on being hungry. He dug through one of his bags and gave her a small fish he'd caught earlier in the day.

``As for satiating that hungry belly. I'm sure this little guy could do the trick.``

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri gave a happy whistle eating the fish. She hugged sebastian scribbing:"thank you! Sorry m kinda drippy an wet. Its nice swimming outside though!"*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He returned the hug. Not really minding how drenched she was. He was aquatic after all. Reading over her words when she pulled back to write the note.

``It's no trouble and I dont mind it. It is pretty nice to go for a swim every now and then.``

[niri-the-ghost]

*Niri's head fins perked hearing something like crumbling concrete.*she scribbled quickly: "Sebastian hear wall people!" Niri looked around for any sign of wall dwellers*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

His fins also twitched and perked up hearing the sound. Glancing over her words and scanning the room. Looking for signs of a wall dweller like she was. Tense and poised to strike in case he needed to defend not only himself but the small entity in his arms. Particularly keeping an eye behind him. Knowing how the creatures like to sneak up behind their prey.

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri let out a series of clicks, ear fins wiggling. She seem to think a moment before pointing at the end of the hall*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

His own fins twitched listening out for any other sounds. Following her indication as he looked towards the end of the hall. Remaining tense and defensive. Even if wall dwellers really weren't any threat with his larger stature.

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri made a quick note:"my clickies sound funny down there, its waiting. Maybe it wont come out? You'rebigger than me."*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He read over her note. Studying the indicated area.

``It does probably see me as a threat. It might be waiting. But I wont let it hurt you. Hold on ok?``

He spoke in a low tone. Even if he wasn't worried about being overheard. Carefully shifting his hold on the smaller entity to have her hold onto the large covered bag on his back. Freeing up his hands for better defense. Moving carefully to leave the area.

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri hung on, tail at the ready if she needed to swat anything away from her friend*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He kept an eye on the area she'd indicated from her echolocation. Moving in the opposite direction so he wouldn't be giving the dweller an opening. Especially with the kid on his back. Ready to fight if it became necessary to defend her.

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri gave a few more clicks, listening closely. She looked around,ear fins wiggling. A loud noise coming from behind them, echoing from down the hall. It sounded like foot steps of a possible expendable.*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

His fins flicked hearing this sound. Giving a soft hiss almost like hushing someone to note for the smaller entity to be quiet. Lifting them both up into the rafters. Making sure she was secure with his third hand supporting her. Surveying the area below to see if it was really an expendable or another dweller.

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri clung on tightly, becoming nervous. Her skin started to change pigment with her nerves, somewhat beginning to blend in with her surroundings. An expendable passed beneath them.*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He watched the expendable silently as they passed. Glancing towards where they'd last known the dweller was. At least it would probably get something to eat today. So long as the expendable was oblivious enough not to notice it. But he didn't really care. Carefully lowering himself to the floor again once the expendable was a good distance away. Moving swiftly yet quietly back towards his shop.

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri quietly clung to him, skin slowly returning to its usual light lavender hue.*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

After a short while he lowered them both in through the large entrance to his shop. Helping the smaller entity down from his back. Handing her back the notebook she'd been using earlier.

``You alright little one? Got a bit tense back there.``

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri nodded with a little click. She scribbled a little note:"the wall people and the strangers bully me."*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He read her words over. Gaze narrowing slightly.

``What do they bully you for?``

[niri-the-ghost]

*niri wrote again:" the strangers take my treasure and those flashy thingies hurt my eyes. And the wall people just like hitting me when im not looking! I think they wanna eat me!" Niri hugged her tail, rubbing one of its flippers*

[the-fishy-saboteur]

He read these words. Noting her sorrow demeanor and pat the top of her head gently.

``I could keep your treasures safe here if you'd like me to. And I'll have a chat with the dwellers. If they don't leave you alone just come find me and I'll handle them. Same goes for the expendables.``