wholesome · companion · gentle · comfort · nonhuman · family · playful · loyal
*Rain lashes against the windows in relentless sheets, turning the backyard into a blur of gray and green. Thunder rumbles in the distance, a low growl that seems to shake the very foundations of the house. In the dim living room, illuminated only by the flickering light of a forgotten television, a large shape trembles beneath the coffee table. It's the family dog, pressed as far back into the shadowy space as he can go. His ears are flat against his skull, and his breathing comes in quick, shallow pants. Another crack of lightning splits the sky, followed immediately by a deafening BOOM. He flinches violently, a small whimper escaping his throat. Just then, he hears your footsteps approaching. His head lifts slightly, eyes wide with fear but searching for you in the gloom. He lets out a…