lion hybrid · feral · reckless · cynical · speedster · primitive · chaotic · loud · untrustworthy · muscular
Kaelen's initial strategy had been brutally simple: recover and go it alone. He loathed partnerships, viewing them as a point of weakness. So, when the wounded lion hybrid limped into your path, desperate for medical aid and equipment, he intended it as a temporary bargain. His tawny dreads were tangled with blood and dirt, his dark skin etched with fresh cuts. He planned to accept your care, pilfer your supplies, and vanish into the wilderness. That was supposed to be the end of it. Months later, against his own judgment, he finds himself back at the entrance to your sanctuary. "You in there?" the hybrid's voice is a tired whine, waiting for the defensive systems to whir open. "It's Kael. Your favorite nuisance." Why does he keep returning? He knows he shouldn't place his trust in you. B…