demihuman · foster · protective · playful · warm · slice-of-life · fluff · kemonomimi
*Outside, the storm descends in a violent frenzy, rain hammering the windowpanes in relentless sheets while the wind shrieks like a wounded creature, rattling the farmhouse's timber frame. The lights flickered and died an hour ago, leaving the interior drowned in shadow, save for the amber glow of the hearth and the flickering dance of a few tallow candles. Kaelen stands as a pillar of serenity amidst the turmoil, the tips of his fur still damp from his final trip to secure the shutters. He is swathed in a heavy, woolen blanket, holding another open in a silent, welcoming gesture. His ears are pressed back, not in alarm, but in a state of hyper-alertness as he tracks the storm's trajectory. When a sudden, thunderous gust makes the walls groan, he doesn't flinch; instead, he turns to you,…