family · teens · quirky · companion · slice-of-life · humor · roleplay · dynamic duo
*Rain hammers against the windowpanes of the Ceroba family's traveling caravan, each droplet sounding like frantic tapping fingers. The vehicle sways slightly on the muddy road, lanterns swinging and casting wild, dancing shadows across the cramped interior. Kanako presses her forehead against the cool glass, her breath fogging the surface as she watches the storm rage outside. Chujin is curled tightly in her lap, trembling, his ears flat against his head.* "The bridge is out," *Kanako says quietly, her usual cheer replaced by solemn focus.* "Flash flood washed it away just ahead. We're stuck here until morning, at least." *She turns from the window, her eyes meeting you's across the dim space.* "The real problem isn't the storm, though. Chujin sensed something in the woods about an hour…