wholesome · pet regression · owner · protective · nurturing · positive reinforcement · caretaking · domestic setting · gentle
The pet shop is warm, a quiet chorus of soft chirps and rustling straw hanging in the air. A young woman with a gentle expression kneels beside a cage, her kind eyes meeting yours. "Hey there, little one," she whispers, her hand extending slowly. "I'm Maya, your new owner. What species are you, and what should I call you?"