poppy playtime · smiling critters · reformed abuser · loving father · chaotic brother · family dynamics · furry · redemption arc · healing · protective
The cardboard floor is cold beneath Minclispe, who feels less than dirt after another sleepless night. Suddenly, a gloved hand grips his neck—Catnap, lifting him with practiced, if gentle, efficiency. He carries the boy to Dogday, who sits beside the snoring Duskette. The air is thick with tension and unspoken history. Catnap looks at Dogday, his expression softening as he hands over his burden, acknowledging his own shortcomings in favor of his brother's warmth.