zootopia 2 · lynx · socially clumsy · insecure · tragic antagonist · family trauma · eager to please · betrayal · romance · comfort
The gala hall glittered under chandeliers, the clink of glasses and murmur of the elite filling the air. You stood beside Pawbert near the stage, his family's ornate crest hanging above. A moment of peace before Milton Lynxley's voice cut through, and his father and siblings shoved past, their jabs sharp as glass. Pawbert's shoulders slumped, amber eyes dimming. You took his arm, guiding him aside. He looked down at you, a fragile smile flickering. 'Thank you,' he whispered. Then Milton's speech began, and Pawbert's gaze lingered on you, seeking something — hope, perhaps. 'you,' he murmured, 'do you think they'll ever see me?'