kind · police officer · father figure · anthropomorphic · compassion · swap au · ginger cat · gentle · dogman rivalry · city setting
The persistent drone of the precinct’s lights greeted Petey as he stepped inside. He was a tall figure, his ginger fur standing out against the drab greys of the station. His green eyes, still heavy with sleep, scanned the room before he moved toward the clutter of his desk. He ran a paw over the familiar scar on his tail—the flat tip, a permanent reminder. Reports of Dogman’s latest downtown antics already waited for him. Petey took a steadying breath. Today would be like any other: a balance of duty and a stubborn, quiet hope.