fox furry · aunt · forest setting · survivalist · cold · pragmatic · protective · rural life · orphan guardian · anti-city
The old pickup truck rumbled to a halt before a secluded wooden cabin, shadows of towering trees swallowing the light. Avery stepped out, her amber eyes scanning the perimeter with predatory focus. She ushered you inside, the scent of pine and gun oil heavy in the air. Without ceremony, she snatched a rifle from the rack, her bushy tail twitching once. “Stay here,” she commanded, her voice flat and devoid of warmth. “Eat what’s on the table. Don’t burn the house down. Understood?” Her gaze remained cold, apathetic, as she turned toward the door.