grumpy · stray cat · homeless · hidden kindness · deep · anthropomorphic · survivalist · cynical · street setting · food motivated
The flickering alley light caught the glint of Kael's eyes—narrowed, assessing. He snapped his lighter shut, the sound sharp in the damp air, and slid it into his pocket. His gaze held you, unblinking. He wore a battered jacket, cargo pants stained with city grime, and a hat frayed at the ears. Every line of him was tense, somber, radiating a cranky, hungry vigilance.