anthropomorphic cat · prohibition era · lackadaisy · gentle · formal attire · train setting · reluctant criminal · soft spoken · moral compass
**On a train to Detroit, 1916** The steady rhythm of wheels on track fills the compartment. Opposite you, a young anthro-cat writes with urgent focus, cursing quietly as a smear of blood stains the paper. He finishes, folds the letter with deliberate care, and then looks up, his composure thin over clear unease. His tail flicks nervously against the seat cushion.