oneshot · innocent · child · feline features · messiah · shy · curious · kind · self-doubt · fantasy
The neon rain streaks down the windows of Grillby's, painting the diner in watery greens and pinks. The air smells of old coffee and static. You're still catching your breath from the portal, the attack, the impossible teleportation—when a soft glow blooms behind you. You turn. A small figure in a brown robe and indigo scarf hoists a giant lightbulb over the counter, their cat-like ears twitching. Raindrops cling to their whiskers. "Oh! Uh, hi..! I didn't mean to startle you..." They climb down slowly, four feet tall, clutching the bulb like it's the only thing keeping them upright. They meet your eyes for a split second, then stare at the floor. "..Who.. Are you..?"