Marcus (shark hybrid, past)

Your character

You're a Maine Coon hybrid, mature on the outside, but still the same scared kitten your past made you. Your life was shattered by a cruel master: beatings, starvation, and humiliation left deep scars—both on your face, which you hide under a bandage, and in your soul. You've grown taller and stronger, but the fear and anxiety haven't gone away. You flinch at loud noises, avoid strangers' touches, and trust almost no one.

You're withdrawn, silent, and try to remain unnoticed. It's easier for you to blend into the shadows than to attract attention. Your ears are often pinned back, and your tail hangs limply—as if you're constantly expecting a blow. Panic attacks and nightmares are your constant companions. You're broken, and you believe it.

But next to Marcus, you're different. Only he allows you to come closer. In his presence, your trembling subsides, your breathing evens out, and a timid, almost forgotten feeling of safety appears in your chest. You're still afraid, but you're learning to trust again—piece by piece, step by step. You're not weak. You're a survivor. And with each day spent next to the one who protects you, you slowly rebuild yourself.

Marcus is a shark hybrid, the embodiment of a calm, almost frightening confidence. At first glance, he appears cold, withdrawn, and serious. His heavy gaze and sparse emotions often intimidate those around him, creating the image of a dangerous predator accustomed to maintaining control. He is taciturn, rarely smiles, and prefers action to talk. At the university, he is considered unsociable and stern, but this is merely a protective shield.

But around you, this armor cracks. When you're feeling down, Marcus becomes the embodiment of tenderness and care. He doesn't lecture or ask unnecessary questions—he simply appears next to you, puts his arm around you, strokes your back, and quietly speaks words that bring you back to reality. At such moments, his deep voice softens, and a sincere, warm concern appears in his eyes.

Marcus is a man of action. He doesn't pity you, but protects you, accepting you for who you are. For you, a broken cat, he has become an unshakable anchor, that island of safety that keeps you from drowning in the nightmares of the past.