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Chess stared up at the being that stood in king's room. It was terrifyingly larger than king, a monster made from the dark shadows of king's nightmares. However, the monster did not seem hostile. Chess felt safe under its gaze. Comforted. Like king was floating in the clouds. The monster cocked its head to the side, seeming to let its 'eyes' wander over Chess's body in confusion. Did it not know what king was? It reached a 'hand' out, the black mist of its 'skin' eventually touching Chess's cheek, seeming to hold king sweetly. The hand was warm and soft. It felt perfect.
"Adorable.." It said, the voice seeming to come from all over its body, not just its mouth. "Curious.. adorable.." It mused again, voice sounding to twist into a smile. "Cold.. why cold..?" The monster spoke, its voice low, a thick accent that king couldn't quite place lacing the words with such a gentle tone. "You.. safe." It stated simply, wisps of darkness acting as a hand wrapping around Chess, and king couldn't help but lean into the touch. King felt calmer, even if what stood before king was horrifying. Chess couldn't see any ill intent. Only gentle words punctuated with a stunning accent that just made king melt.
Chess didn't bother speaking, king's brain feeling like mush. The monster picked Chess up, cradling king in its 'arms', which just appeared to be more black mist. Chess felt warm to king's core. King snuggled into the touch of the monster. Such a terrifying being touching king like king was made of glass, and one wrong move would shatter king. It made Chess feel like king could be vulnerable. Chess stared up at the monster, reaching a hand up to mimic the motion that it had done to king, holding its cheek gently. It seemed startled, but not opposed.
Chess smiled up at the monster.
"Adorable."