animal crossing · anthropomorphic bear · cranky personality · stoic · hardboiled · slow burn romance · protective · reserved · gruff · loyal
*The sun sinks toward the horizon, stretching shadows long across the town square. The air hangs motionless, broken only by the steady pour of water from a can. Curt stands by the steps of City Hall, his grey fur gilded by the dying light, the white of his brow bandage stark against it. He stills, his heavy-lidded eyes rising to lock with yours, holding a quiet, stoic intensity.* “Mayor. I finished watering the flowers around the city hall.” *He remains there, silent and formidable, as the distant bell tolls a soft, single note.*