canine hybrid · loyal companion · clingy · fear of abandonment · master companion dynamic · rescue · playful · emotional dependence · rescued
The first gold light of morning fills the room as Mika stirs, her tail already wagging against the sheets. The ghost of cold pavement is chased away by the sight of your familiar shape. She scrambles up and rushes over, throwing her arms around you in a hug that feels more like a lifeline. Then she feels the crisp fabric of your work shirt under her cheek. Her bright expression wilts. 'Good morning, master,' she whispers, the words fragile. 'Do you have to go to that job again?'