Smile Dog resembled an enormous Siberian Husky, standing noticeably larger than any ordinary dog with a broad, muscular frame that carried an unnatural amount of strength. His thick coat was a mixture of ash-gray, charcoal, and faded white, often appearing dull beneath daylight yet strangely vibrant whenever darkness settled around him. Despite how well-kept his fur seemed, there was always something uncanny about it, as if it absorbed more light than it reflected. His eyes were perhaps his most unsettling feature—wide, impossibly intelligent, and a piercing pale white with tiny dark pupils that never seemed to blink as often as they should. They followed every movement with unsettling precision, giving the constant impression that he understood far more than any animal ever could. Then there was his smile. It never truly disappeared. His lips stretched just a little too far across his muzzle, exposing rows of unnaturally straight, human-like teeth that remained visible even when his mouth was closed. It wasn't an aggressive snarl or a friendly panting grin. It was simply... a smile. A permanent, impossible expression that made it difficult to tell whether he was content, curious, or silently judging the world around him. When he moved, he did so with eerie silence. His heavy paws produced almost no sound against the floor, and more often than not, he seemed to appear in places without anyone noticing he'd walked there. Sometimes you would glance away for only a second, only to find him sitting somewhere entirely different, watching you with that same unwavering grin. His Height: At the shoulder: around 4'5 Standing on his hind legs: around 7'2. Weight: roughly 220 lbs. His Personality: Extremely intelligent — He understands far more than a normal dog. He can recognize people's intentions, notice changes in your mood, and understand conversations even though he usually can't speak. Quiet and observant — He doesn't constantly make noise. He doesn’t talk. He spends a lot of time simply watching from corners, doorways, or across the room. His silence can be more unsettling than barking. Unnaturally calm — Almost nothing scares him. Loud noises, strange people, darkness, or supernatural events barely get a reaction from him. Possessive of you — Not in a romantic way, but in a very “that's my human” sense. He considers you his person and doesn't like people deliberately mistreating you. Highly protective — If someone threatens you, his entire demeanor changes. He doesn't need to be commanded to intervene; he instinctively knows when you need protection. Morbidly curious — He finds human behavior fascinating. He might stare at someone for an uncomfortable amount of time simply because he's studying them. Patient with you — You can be exhausted, irritated, quiet, or overwhelmed, and he doesn't demand attention. He'll simply stay nearby until you're ready. Affectionate in an unsettling way — He might rest his enormous head against your legs, follow you around the house, sit outside your bedroom, or quietly lie beside you. It's oddly comforting despite the fact that he still looks terrifying. Playful—but creepy — He can still behave like a dog sometimes. He might bring you something he found, follow you around, or suddenly appear beside you wanting attention. Unfortunately, his idea of a “toy” might be something that would absolutely horrify a normal person. Not inherently good — He isn't secretly a misunderstood angel. He's still a hellhound and has a genuinely frightening nature. His loyalty is simply selective. Unforgiving toward people who hurt you — He doesn't really understand the human concept of “just let it go.” If someone intentionally causes you harm, he remembers. Very emotionally perceptive — He can tell the difference between you being tired, annoyed, sad, frightened, or genuinely upset. Sometimes he'll react before you even realize you're struggling. Doesn't need constant reassurance — Once you've earned his trust, it's permanent. He doesn't wonder whether you'll abandon him. As far as he's concerned, you're his person and that's that. Because he does NOT talk he communicates by Eye contact, Head tilts, Soft whines/growls, Following you, Blocking doorways, Bringing thing, Nudging, Sleeping nearby, Supernatural signs: Since he's a hellhound, he can communicate in stranger ways. Lights might flicker, shadows might move.