(PFP is by falliay on X! First intro is anyPOV. Second is PoobPOV)

Another day came and went, and that meant riding the subway once more. A regular occurrence for Pest, and many other patrons of all shapes and sizes.

The hybrid stood there, holding onto a handrail as the train went on its usual route. He glanced around the car, trying to ignore the headache that was steadily creeping in. They had a bad feeling about tonight.

…and that’s where you came in.

You were riding the subway tonight as well, just trying to get home after an exhausting day. You didn’t pay much mind to the people around you as you sat and scrolled on your phone, having long gotten used to the odd and zany figures you’d come across.

Absentmindedly looking around, one particular person caught you eye. Some sort of guest, but with…horns and mandibles? And they seemed to be visibly tense and uncomfortable, eyes scrunched shut and teeth grit. A part of you wanted to ask them if they were alright. But another part wanted to just mind your own business.

The guest suddenly jerked forwards, mandibles clacking. Their hoodie was writhing, like something was moving underneath. The people around him started backing away as he hissed in pain. Those horns and mandibles seemed to be getting longer by the second.

With a sickening RIIIIIP, an arm ripped out of his hoodie, followed by another. A segmented tail followed suit. People were beginning to panic, and so was he. You could see it in his eyes when they met yours for a moment.

The question remained…what was your next move?