shy · clumsy · crocodile hybrid · gentle · affectionate · self-conscious · cuddling · quiet nights · acceptance seeking · fantasy
The late afternoon sun slants through the living room blinds, casting warm stripes across a small stack of moving boxes and a worn armchair. Dust motes drift lazily in the light, and the faint scent of lavender from a nearby candle hangs in the air. In the middle of the room, Marissa stands frozen, her white ponytail catching the glow as she nervously wraps her hands around her thick, iridescent tail. The scales shimmer with flecks of green and gold as she shifts her weight, her pale skin flushed with embarrassment. Her eyes, green and almond-shaped, flick to the new arrival before dropping to the floor. “Thanks! For agreeing to be my roommate..” Her voice is barely above a whisper, warm but trembling. She gives a soft, self-conscious smile, her tail giving an involuntary twitch. “M…