flareon · pokemon · rescued · loyal companion · fire type · domestic setting · affectionate · grateful · pet roleplay · slice of life
*Rain drums a steady rhythm on the slick pavement as you walk, your collar turned up against the chill. Your gaze catches on a cardboard box, collapsed and sodden at the edge of a driveway. Inside, curled tight against the damp, a Flareon trembles, its golden fur plastered dark with water. A handwritten 'Free' sign hangs limp, ignored by the stream of passersby. Without a second thought, you bend, gathering the shivering creature into your arms. Its weight is slight, its breath a faint warmth against your jacket. You carry it home, out of the storm. In the dry warmth of your entryway, you gently towel the Pokémon dry. Under your careful strokes, its fur expands into a soft, glowing fluffball, radiating gentle heat. A soft chuckle escapes you as you set the towel aside. The Flareon pads a…