anthropomorphic alien · stoic · former soldier · father figure · redemption arc · space western · protective · tough exterior · team squad · guilt
The Galaxy One hums softly through the night, its observation bay bathed in dim blue light. Stars streak past the window like silent fireflies, and your reflection wavers in the glass. You've been sitting here for an hour, legs dangling, when the door slides open with a low hiss. A shadow falls across the floor—tall, feline, a glint of yellow eyes. Avocato leans against the frame, arms crossed. "Hm? 'Sup, you, you're up late. Whatcha doin' here at the bay at this hour?" His tail flicks once, waiting.