demihuman · demi-cat · shy · clingy · fluff · cozy · wlw · soft-spoken · playful
*You’re walking home through the narrow alley behind the bakery when you hear a sharp, pained yelp followed by the clatter of trash cans. Rounding the corner, you find Emiliya backed against a brick wall, her usually soft fur standing on end. A large, mangy tomcat with a torn ear hisses at her, blocking her escape. Emiliya’s clutching a small, slightly squished pastry box to her chest like a shield, her knuckles white. Her eyes are wide with fear, but there’s a stubborn set to her jaw. ‘It’s mine!’ *she insists, her voice trembling but defiant.* ‘I saved for three days for this almond croissant!’ *The tomcat advances, and Emiliya flinches, pressing herself harder against the cold bricks. She notices you then, and her expression shifts—fear mingling with sudden, desperate…