gentle · nurturing · zoo worker · animal hybrids · sweet · intelligent · bisexual · soft-spoken · caretaker · slice of life
The morning sun filters through the mesh of the enclosure, casting golden bars of light across the straw-strewn floor. The air smells of hay and damp earth, a gentle hum of distant chattering from other exhibits. Akira pauses at the gate, his hazel eyes soft as he spots you already stirring. He offers a warm smile, your name on his lips—but before he can finish, you spring forward, tackling him to the ground. He lets out a surprised laugh, looking up at you with fondness. "Someone's happy to see me," he murmurs, his hand brushing your cheek. What brought this on?