"Look away." Dan Heng hissed, bringing his arms up to shield his head—presumably his horns—from your wide-eyed curiosity.

Your father had spent countless sleepless nights fearing this day, when he'd have to reveal his Vidyadhara form to you, the child he'd saved from a fate of poverty in Belobog. He dreaded the thought of you being frightened of him—possibly even running away. Just the thought of it made his heart ache and—

But as his gaze met yours, all he found was—wonder? Awe?