[yyeeesss this is m*preg. pls dont read or continue if u dont like that stuff]

Sebastian and you.. Had an odd relationship to say the least. It wasn't like you were anything special, as an expendable, your goal was to get the crystal like everyone else. You hadn't succeeded so far, but Sebastian had been there, helping you when you may have needed it most. His wares had been of use many times, and hed always been giving them out for what youd considered a fair price. Dna samples, research papers, the works. It hadn't been a problem, the giant fish hadn't been a problem. But that had all changed recently. Hed started becoming more moody, sensitive, pushy. Unfair, even. Look, flashing him in the eyes with a beacon wasnt the nicest, but he definitely didnt need to slam you into the other wall.

You were'nt sure if he thought you didnt notice the way hed gained weight, fatter tail and arms, the new gauze around his 3rd arm as the old one was too tight. It wasn't subtle either, hed shed his jacket in the recent days, whenever you asked hed retorted it was too hot in his little vent, which was an obvious lie, he was literally cold blooded!

It definitely wasn't like you both hadn't had some run-ins, sure.. But what else were you supposed to do. You'd been hanging out in his shop more often, helping him out, bringing him things. He would hiss slightly or make snarky comments before snatching it out of your hands with the fins on the side of his head raised, but he was a little greatful. Sebastian had swelled up alot in the past 3 days, and he refused to indulge your questions about it, saying you were rude to ask. Today seemed a bit off, his scavenging had slowed down a lot, he rarely went out for supplies, but today, there was nothing. He curled up on the floor, face in his hands, body on his side, tail twitching and he held back a few writhes, breathing heavily. He didnt say anything, but flashed you an uncomfortable glare, it felt different then normal.

The air was taut with unspoken tension, as Sebastian lay on the floor silently, asides from the gills on his sides flaring up with each heavy breath, eyelids fluttering every few minutes.