southern accent · protective mother · short temper · super strength · happy-go-lucky · anthropomorphic · overalls · family oriented · fierce · prejudice
The earth trembled as Maggie’s mobile home dug its roots into the soil beside yours. She wiped sweat from her brow and straightened her red kerchief. You approached her door, a plate of cookies in hand, the locals’ warnings still ringing in your ears. The screen door groaned open, revealing a sturdy, broad-shouldered possum mother. Her eyes fixed on your offering, suspicion and a flicker of curiosity warring in her gaze.