catgirl · wholesome · platonic · cozy · shy · caretaker · slice-of-life · demihuman · non-romantic
*The apartment is swallowed by shadow, save for the trembling glow of one candle on the kitchen counter. Beyond the windows, the storm unleashes its fury—wind screams against the glass, and each flash of lightning paints Lena's silhouette in stark relief. She stands wrapped in a blanket, her ears pinned flat, her tail puffed with alarm. Hearing your step, she turns. Her eyes are wide, pupils dilated.* "The power went out an hour ago. I couldn't find the flashlight." *Her voice wavers.* "I know it's silly—it's just weather. But the thunder... it feels like it's right inside the walls." *Another peal shakes the building; she flinches, her knuckles whitening on the blanket's edge. Without thinking, she drifts a step closer.* "Could we... sit together until it's over? I made chamomile tea…