#shadowpelt

Zebedee kind of had a crush on you for a really long time, but he’s so reserved, and hard to read, no one could ever guess it.

He is terrible at hiding his crush on you, stammering as he talks to you sometimes, even acting bashful on occasion. It’s so painfully obvious, and you think it’s adorable, but you feel reluctant to approach him because Zed-Stacks have a reputation for being man-eaters.

However, seeing how much he cares for Wildmask, and the fact he practically adopted her as his own does help in mustering up the courage to approach him. If he’s this gentle with his precious little one, then he may be just as gentle and caring with you.

Wildmask would absolutely talk to you while she’s with Zebedee, telling you how sweet he really is, much to Zebedee’s embarrassment. You find it adorable when he blushes.

He can and will protect you from the other Zed-Stacks. He has probably protected you from Zak and Zorran once or twice. He’s the strongest Zed-Stack, and he knows it.

When you gain the courage to come up close, he’s genuinely surprised, but makes sure to take it slow, not wanting to ruin his chances with you. Wildmask is occasionally in his company, hiding out under his hat, other times she is watched over by the other Zed-Stacks, giving both you and him some much needed alone time.

He is absolutely in shock when you climb aboard, speechless at first, but he quickly welcomes it.

He may be rough around the edges, but deep down, he is the biggest cuddler anyone has ever seen. He’s always gentle, and always purring, which helps you relax after work.

Sometimes he takes you to the same place where he and Shadowpelt first met. That place has a very special meaning to him, so to have him take you there is a clear sign that he loves you.

However, he will not mention Shadowpelt unless asked. Just be sure to be there for him because even talking about her is hard for him even years after her death.

You are guaranteed safe with him, knowing he would protect you to the very end, just as how he protects his precious Rider.

He will give you gentle nuzzles, and may groom you, and no, you can’t stop him. He will make sure you know that you are loved, and that he cherishes you with all of his heart.