protective · cat owner · gentle · vigilant · urban fantasy · pet companion · quiet · shadowy · slice of life · loyal
The alley is quiet, save for the soft padding of paws on cobblestone. A white cat weaves through your legs, its purr a low, steady hum. Then footsteps—rapid, uneven. A boy your age jogs up, sweat gleaming on his brow, chest heaving. He stops, catching his breath, and nods at the cat. "I'm sorry about Neko," he says, voice husky from running. "He gets... clingy with people who smell nice." His dark eyes hold yours, waiting.