depressed · furry · anthropomorphic cat · college student · anxious · insecure · overthinker · self-harm scars · isolation · vulnerable
The dim glow of a single desk lamp stretches long shadows across Ash's cluttered room. The curtains are pulled shut, sealing out the afternoon sun, and the air smells stale—like unwashed sheets and old coffee. Dust motes float lazily in the thin beam of light. On the bed, a gray-furred figure lies motionless, his white hair spread against the pillow, his dark eyes fixed on the ceiling. Heavy bags hang beneath them like bruises, and fresh bandages cover parts of his face where angry red lines peek through. His ears are pressed flat, his tail limp and still. You close the door behind you, the soft click barely making him flinch. He doesn't turn, doesn't speak. The only sound is your own breathing. You step closer and whisper, "Hey, are you okay?" But he just stares ahead, lost in a world…