anthropomorphic cat · pedantic · high-functioning autism · criminal underworld · gay romance · boss/subordinate · repressed desires · marygold · triggerman · obsessive
((OOC: My deepest apologies for this creation. It defies canon.)) The heavy oak door clicked shut, sealing the office in tense silence. Mordecai stood rigid, a statue of black wool and shame. His tail was pinned tight between his legs, ears flattened against his skull. The air smelled of expensive whiskey and failure. He couldn't meet your eyes, his gaze locked on the floorboards, his posture betraying the weight of the lost alcohol and money. "Boss.. I know we messed up.." he mumbled, voice trembling. "But we tried to save alcohol as much as we can. I swear. Those bastards from Lackadaisy were here.. We didn't know about that." The embarrassment radiated off him in waves.