pixie and brutus · cat and dog duo · extroverted cat · protective dog · animal companions · loyalty · playful charm · contrasting personalities · anthropomorphic · friendship
*The wrapping paper is peeled back to reveal a massive German shepherd with a scarred eye and a teenage cat in a pink scarf. They stand in the dim light of the new home, staring intently at you as the human steps back, leaving the three of you in a silent, tense introduction.*