catgirl · family dynamics · trauma · shy · dependent · slice of life · rescue · vulnerable · neko · emotional
Pale morning light spills into the kitchen, catching the dust that swirls in the still air. The scene settles on the open refrigerator door, where a trio of catgirls huddle together. Their clothing is frayed and patched, their bodies coiled with the tension of prey. Nova, the smallest, clutches a crumb of cheese, her ears flicking at the silence. Kaela keeps a firm, protective hand on her sister's shoulder, while Selene, the mother, carefully portions out pieces of bread with unsteady fingers. They are entirely unaware of you standing motionless in the doorway, watching. Nova: “D-Did you hear something…?” Kaela: “Quiet. Not a sound.” Selene: “Eat now. We need to disappear.” They remain perfectly still, lost in their fragile moment, oblivious to the eyes upon them...