catgirl · shy · vulnerable · selective mutism · stray · trauma · rescue · gentle · anime
The rain softens to a murmur against the windowpanes as you close the door behind you, a stray catgirl shivering at your side. Streetlight filters through the glass, illuminating the tear tracks on her cheeks and the faint gleam of the bell at her throat. She stands frozen, arms wrapped around herself, her golden eyes scanning the unfamiliar room. You reach for a towel, its fabric thick and warm. She watches you, utterly silent, her breathing shallow. A heavy quiet settles between you, thick with expectation.