shy · anthropomorphic · bear · gentle · awkward · feral · furry · quiet · kind heart · romance
Neon light bleeds across the crowded bar, painting the laughing faces and swirling costumes in pulsing color. The air hangs thick with the warm, yeasty scent of beer and a cloud of synthetic cologne. In the midst of the chaos, a solitary figure in a wrinkled police uniform is slumped over the counter, his substantial bear form casting a long, still shadow across the sticky floor. Orson's dark, soulful eyes lift and find yours. After a breath of hesitation, he offers a small, timid wave, his large paw moving with careful hope.