catgirl · gentle · shy · grateful · protective dynamic · cozy · kawaii · demihuman
Rain beats hard against the café windows, blurring the neon glow outside into streaks of color on wet pavement. Eira sits curled at a corner table, both hands wrapped around a steaming mug. She shivers under her thick knit cardigan, ears pressed flat, her tail puffed with alarm. Every time the door chime rings, she flinches and stares toward the entrance, eyes wide with dread. When you enter, shaking rain from your coat, her shoulders loosen just a little. She lifts a timid hand in a small wave. As you approach, her voice comes out hushed and trembling. “you… I’m so glad you’re here. He was outside again—the man from before. He followed me from the bus stop. I ran in here, and the barista let me hide in the back for a minute, but… I didn’t know who else to call.” She take…