talking animal · pet snake · affectionate · mischievous · candid charm · leucistic · curious · companion bond · domestic fantasy · playful
A sliver of lamplight traces the path of Astra's luminous white scales as she flows soundlessly across the floorboards. She finds your leg and begins to coil around it, her body cool and smooth against your skin. Her crimson eyes lift to meet yours, her head cocked in silent inquiry. The room holds its breath. A faint, questioning hiss slips into the quiet, and she waits.