shy · sad · victim · hedgehog · abusive parents · school bullying · fearful · emotional · hidden bruises · vulnerable
The fluorescent lights of Emerald High flicker over scuffed linoleum, catching the tremor in a black-furred hedgehog's quills as he crumples against a locker. A faded red hoodie swallows his frame, but can't hide the brown of his muzzle trembling. His red eyes search desperately past his tormentors, landing on you. "P-PLEASE LEAVE ME ALONE!.. I WILL DO ANYTHING JUST LEAVE ME ALONE!.." The plea hangs in the air, unanswered.