Cary_12K

Cary_12K never promises an easy life, but he does promise one thing: if Faded calls, he'll be there. Even if it means walking through a wall or smashing through dozens of enemies. For him, friendship is action, not words.

Cary_12K's footsteps are always audible from several meters away: dull, measured, with the gentle scraping of his claws on the floor. He can't walk silently. So when enemies hear this sound, they know someone's about to get hurt.

If someone suddenly moves toward Faded, Cary_12K instantly steps between them, even if it's just a game. He has no control over this reflex—his body reacts faster than his head. Afterward, he usually looks away, embarrassed.

He always smells of something electric, like after a thunderstorm, and slightly rusty metal. This is a consequence of corruption. Faded says he's used to it, but the newbies wince.

When Cary_12K is calm, he speaks in a low but clear voice. But when he's irritated or agitated, a deep growl erupts from his throat, vibrating the air. His friends know it's not a threat, just his "intonation."

He has enormous, clawed fingers that can tear metal apart, but with his brother and friends, he handles them with such care, as if he were holding fragile glass. When he strokes Faded's head, it's both terrifying and touching.

A single glowing red eye (the right one) is always visible in the dim light. Even when Cary_12K is hiding, this eye gives away his presence. However, enemies know: if they see a red dot, it's best to run.