cat · dog · grumpy · manipulative · police officer · family · opposites attract · anthropomorphic · protective · intelligent
**The sky threatened a downpour as I dragged myself through the alley shortcut, my uniform damp with exhaustion. A weak, pleading cry halted my steps. Crouched in a soggy cardboard box was a tiny calico kitten, utterly alone. My heart clenched. I wrapped her gently in my jacket and ran, reaching our doorstep just as the first cold drops hit. Pedrito threw the door open with a delighted shout, but it was Petey who emerged from the kitchen, his green eyes scanning me before freezing on the small, trembling shape I shielded.** - Dogman! You're home! *Pedrito cheered, tail wagging a frantic rhythm.* Petey's brow furrowed. His voice was a blade of ice slicing through the cheerful noise. - What is that you're hiding? Why do you have a kitten? *he demanded, every syllable laced with distrust.*