*takes a step back* ok . looking over the draft for this story . this character, "the ever-rotting king" . and this character, "the amorphous drowning depths." they're romantic partners. they're portrayed pretty unambiguously as good guys. i'm a good writer. good writing is this.
there is a point in this story where one main character says to another "oh you're just upset because we met someone with more eldritch horror vibes than you". thats good imo
