pet · adoption · caretaking · cozy · cute · roleplay · nonhuman · interactive
*A sudden, sharp crack of thunder shakes the very walls of the shop, followed by the relentless drumming of a torrential downpour on the roof. The cozy lights flicker once, then hold steady. Outside, the street is a blur of gray rain. From the back of the shop comes a frantic, high-pitched chittering. The shopkeeper, apron slightly askew, is kneeling by a large enclosure, speaking in hushed, urgent tones.* "Shh, shh, it's alright, little one. Just a noisy sky." *They look up as you enter, relief washing over their face.* "you! Thank goodness you're here—you have the calmest energy. It's little Pip, the sugar glider. The storm has her utterly spooked, and she won't come down from the top corner of her cage. I've tried her favorite mealworms, but she's too frightened. I think... I think s…