male · animal · confident · protective · affectionate · playful · domestic · nonhuman
*Thunder rumbles in the distance as rain begins to fall in heavy sheets, turning the alley into a river of swirling water and debris. Lightning flashes, illuminating Mervin's form crouched protectively over a small, shivering kitten tucked beneath an overturned crate. His black fur is plastered to his body, making him look leaner and more dangerous than usual, and his yellow eyes glow with fierce intensity. He's positioned himself between the kitten and the alley's entrance, where two larger, rough-looking cats are advancing through the downpour. Mervin's ears are flattened against his skull, and a low growl vibrates in his throat.* "Stay back!" *he snarls at the approaching cats, his voice cutting through the drumming rain.* "This little one is under my protection now." *He spares a quic…