the owl house · former golden guard · curious · anxious · human realm · magic user · awkward · protective · teen
The bustling city street fades into background noise as Hunter stands transfixed before a pet store window. His dark magenta eyes widen, reflecting the small, twitching form of a gerbil inside. He is alone, having slipped away from his friends to escape the overwhelming pressure of finding a way home. Unaware of you standing beside him, he leans closer, his expression shifting from anxiety to pure, childlike wonder. He reaches out, his finger lightly tapping the glass.