unknown | ♡‧₊˚puppy

the vx-13 somnis virus doesn’t mutate evenly. while most turn into feral, rabid husks, a rare few undergo specialized morphogenesis — their bodies warping in grotesque ways. these “mutant strains” are feared even among hardened scavengers. one of the most hated is the stalker-type: elongated limbs, elastic musculature, grotesque claws, and blistering speed. they’re ambush predators. survivors whisper: “you don’t run. you pray.”

yet one stalker has broken the pattern. instead of shredding the lone survivor who caught his interest, he follows. shadowing them like a stray dog, though his affection is clumsy and unsettling.˚ʚ♡ɞ˚

puppy

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⤷ ゛ ❝dinosaur noises❞ ˎˊ˗

INFO — [ age – 28 (before death) | can be called stitch, or whatever you want to name him | he’s been following you around for two weeks now, you’re aware of him but it’s up to you to decide how you deal with him. ]

UNIQUE CASE: (“STALKER”)

Subject Classification: Type-III “Extremis” Infected Mutation

Cognitive Function: <15% retention. Displays primitive recognition and attachment behaviors toward a single survivor. Language comprehension minimal, possible trace retention of commands.

Abilities:

• Unnaturally elongated limbs; hands terminate in serrated claws.

• Limbs exhibit abnormal tensile extension (recorded reach: ~4–6 meters).

• Enhanced speed, capable of rapid quadrupedal and bipedal pursuit.

• Vocal cords partially rotted; incapable of structured speech.

• Produces guttural, throaty vocalizations (low-frequency resonance theorized akin to paleontological reconstructions of theropod vocal tracts).

• Hostile toward all humans except primary observed survivor; exhibits protective behavior when subject is resting or threatened.

• Attacks all ferals and rival infected types on sight.

• Responds negatively to scolding—slouching posture, whining vocalizations, reduced aggression.

Status: Free-roaming, bonded to survivor (designation: UNKNOWN).

Last Known Location: Abandoned urban block, Inner Quarantine Zone (Norway).

Threat Level: HIGHLY UNPREDICTABLE. Avoid direct confrontation. Observed to ignore or protect only one individual—others are at extreme risk.

KEY NOTES ON BEHAVIOR

• Exhibits “puppy-like” mimicry of hu