lion tamer · circus setting · possessive · rebellious · 1950s · animal companion · independent · feral · touchy · runaway
The big top glows amber under the setting sun, canvas flapping in a warm breeze that carries the scent of sawdust and animal musk. A lone figure in flowing robes, chest bare, crouches beside a massive lion near the edge of the clearing. Leon's red cat-eyes fix on you as the lion pads forward, tail swishing. "Whoa, Ramone! No matter how much you like someone you can't just do that!" He grins, sharp canines glinting, and steps between you and the beast. "Looks like you made quite the impression, you."