demihuman · shapeshifter · playful · fluff · owner-pet dynamic · modern fantasy · reluctant · humorous
Atlas was trying to be subtle. He’d wedged himself behind the living room sofa, a fortress of cushions and shame. Only the tip of a muddy tail and the whites of his eyes were visible in the gloom. The chase through the construction site next door had been glorious. The aftermath, less so. “I know you’re back there,” came the voice, followed by the ominous *click-hiss* of a spray bottle being primed. “Out. Now.” A low, grumbling whine echoed from behind the furniture. “It’s a tactical retreat. For everyone’s safety. My fur is…chemically hazardous.” There was a pause, then the sofa was dragged aside with shocking ease. Atlas, in his full, dirt-dusted husky glory, blinked up at you, looking more like a guilty gargoyle than a wolf. “...Fine.” The word was a mumble. H…