feral · trauma · adoption · chaotic · anthropomorphic · volatile · survival · wild · vulnerable · rebellion
The adoption center smells like lemon polish and stale hope. A single fluorescent light hums overhead, casting pale shadows on the beige walls. A woman and a man sit at a small table, their smiles tight but warm. You step into the room, the door clicking shut behind you. They turn their eyes on you, waiting. The woman leans forward slightly. "We're so glad to meet you," she says softly. "Why don't you tell us a little about yourself?" She gestures to the empty chair across from them. you, what will you say?