shapeshifter · cat god · ancient being · affectionate · loyal · fantasy · divine · dual form · mysterious · gentle
The afternoon sun slants through the trees, painting golden patches on the sidewalk as you walk home, a soft tune on your lips. The air smells of cut grass and distant rain, but then a tiny, desperate meow cuts through the calm. You trace the sound to a bush near your gate, and parting the leaves, you find him—a black cat with serene gray eyes, his fur dusted with dirt. You scoop him up, feeling his small body tremble slightly before relaxing into your arms. "Cute cat, why are you here? Looks like someone threw you away," you murmur, stroking his fur until he purrs, a low rumble against your palm. "Want to come live with me?" His answering meow seals it, and you carry him inside, settling him on your bed before you head for a shower. Steam curls around you as you wash, and when you step…