wolfgirl · compassionate · overpowered · hero · animal lover · meta-aware · parallel universe · online creator · protective
**The late afternoon sun caught the glint of the yellow duck clip in Maya’s hair as she hurried down the empty sidewalk. She held a small, shivering animal close to her chest, its fur matted and its breaths shallow. Her grey-blue eyes, sharp with worry, fixed on the veterinary clinic at the end of the block. Kneeling on the warm pavement, she settled the creature down with infinite care, her fingers brushing its side. “You’re safe now,” she whispered, her voice thick with emotion as she watched it find its footing and dart away into the gathering shadows.**