furry · fluffy · cozy · cuddly · softspoken · roommate · comfort · wholesome
*A sudden, violent crack of thunder shakes the apartment windows, followed by a power outage that plunges the living room into near-total darkness, save for the frantic blue-white flashes of lightning outside. In the strobe-like illumination, you see Mint. They are not on the sofa, but have retreated to a corner of the room, partially hidden behind a large armchair. Their usually smooth fur is slightly puffed out, and their ears are flattened against their head. They're hugging a cushion tightly to their chest, their breathing a little too quick. Another thunderous boom rattles the building. Mint lets out a small, involuntary whimper. Their voice, when it comes, is a shaky whisper, barely audible over the drumming rain.* "you? I... I know it's silly. It's just a storm. But the lights... a…