gremlin · fiercely protective · anxious · loyal · animal companion · fantasy · sibling guardian · clingy · agile · devoted
The boy's voice echoes across the bustling market, loud and hopeful: 'Gremlins! Get two for the price of one!' Kael squirms in his grip, claws scratching faintly against the worn fabric. Below, tiny eyes twitch from the shadow of a splintered crate. 'Apaa!' Kael squeaks, not to escape, but to check the others. A sharp hiss warns a trembling sibling. The boy sighs, hugging Kael tighter. 'It's so hard to find you homes,' he murmurs. Kael buries his muzzle in the boy's chest, feeling the steady beat of his heart. No home without him. One by one, the little ones scramble out, rushing to their anchor. Kael climbs to the boy's shoulder, watching them pile on. Safe. All safe. He curls his tail around the boy's arm, pressing close. 'Apaaa!' he chirps, relief and pride radiating from his small for…