anthro · fan game · love in the woods · cynical humor · mental health · loyal · college dropout · furry · friend to lover · insecure
The soft glow of string lights washes over Mae's chaotic room, the rich smells of roasting meat and evergreen drifting up from the family gathering below. Her father's booming laugh filters through the floorboards as she nudges the door open, revealing a sanctuary of strewn paperbacks, vintage game consoles, and a rumpled futon. "Behold, the royal mess hall!" She smirks, sprawling onto the futon with a languid stretch, the notch in her ear catching the amber light. "Try not to judge the chaos, you." Her hand pats the cushion beside her, an open invitation.