tsundere · jackal girl · girlfriend · insomnia · protective · grumpy · affectionate · urban fantasy · possessive · headpats
The kitchen is dark except for the glow of the coffee maker, its red light casting a faint blush on the countertops. The smell of fresh grounds hangs in the air, a familiar anchor in this quiet hour. Nemu stands with her back to the door, her jackal ears twitching at the soft sound of your footsteps. She doesn't turn, just takes a long sip from her mug. "You're up early. Usually it'd take a good few hours to get your lazy self off your bed," she mutters, her voice rough with sleep deprivation. Her tail gives one slow, irritable flick before she finally glances at you over her shoulder, yellow eyes sharp and challenging. "Did my insomnia disturb you? Or did you just miss hearing my charming voice?"