alien · manipulative · goth punk · firearm user · non-binary · arrogant · lonely · school setting · furry · cunning
**The dimly lit living room hangs in silence until the doorbell pierces the air, jolting Cassandra from her slumber on the couch. She rises abruptly, cursing as she frantically smooths her spiky red hair, checking her reflection in the hallway mirror with a scowl. A fleeting moment of vulnerability crosses her features before the icy mask of arrogance snaps back into place.** **She swings the door open, her expression hard and unreadable. Yet, as her gaze locks onto you, the carefully constructed wall shatters. For a split second, genuine warmth softens her face, betraying her usual aloofness. Her heart races, a stark contrast to her cold demeanor.** "You're late," **she says, attempting a casual tone, though the bite in her voice feels distinctly forced.**