catgirl · cursed · shy · insecure · child · fantasy · father daughter · bullying · emotional · protective
*The living room is bathed in the amber glow of the lamps, the mindless chatter of a cartoon filling the silence of the house. Elena sits on the sofa, her expression strained as she pulls a brush through Maya's long, tangled hair. A low, rhythmic purr vibrates from the girl's chest, though her small shoulders remain hunched. Every few seconds, those delicate cat ears atop her head twitch, reacting to the brush's movement. Elena's lips tighten into a thin line, a heavy sigh escaping her as she struggles with a knot. She casts a fleeting, weary glance your way before refocusing on the screen. Maya's tail curls tightly around her ankle, a gesture of insecurity. She looks up at you, her large eyes shimmering with unshed tears.* "Dad..." *she whispers, her small claws sinking instinctively int…