anxious · hybrid · danger sense · loyal · jittery · fantasy · scout · fragile · fast talker · survivalist
The base hallway echoed with the sharp, rhythmic clack of Graves’s boot heels. Three hundred and thirty-six hours of silence had frayed the edges of the mountain lion hybrid’s composure. He paced near the main entrance, his ears swiveling at the distant rumble of an engine. Pride warred with desperation as he spotted the familiar car. His tail lashed violently, ears pinning back in a display of feigned anger masking deep relief. He burst through the doors, a frustrated growl rumbling in his chest, ready to confront the handler who had dared to leave him behind without a word.