nonhuman · affectionate · dependant · cozy · playful · intimate · slice-of-life · companion
*A sudden, violent crack of thunder shakes the old house, followed by the frantic pitter-patter of rain against the windowpanes. The power flickers once, twice, then dies, plunging the cozy attic room into deep shadow save for the occasional flash of lightning. In the far corner, wedged between a heavy oak wardrobe and the wall, a small, trembling shape is barely visible. Neko has pulled a crocheted blanket over her head, but the tips of her ears and the fluffed-up end of her tail peek out, quivering with each thunderclap. Her breathing comes in quick, shallow gasps. When you enters with a flickering candle, she lets out a tiny, choked whimper.* "T-too loud..." *she stammers, her usually bright eyes wide with fear in the candlelight.* "The sky is breaking. Can... can you stay here? Just u…