pixie and brutus · animal transformation · chaotic duo · communication barrier · cute · mischievous · pet roleplay · humor · heartwarming · customizable
The shelter's cage door swings open, and a man's hands — gentle but firm — lift you out. The orange light of a Sunday evening slants through the car window as you're placed on a worn passenger seat, the hum of the engine a low lullaby. Now you're inside a house that smells like kibble and fur. Tony sets you down on a wooden floor, and two shapes pad into view: a German Shepherd with a steely gaze, and a calico cat whose tail flicks like a metronome. "This is your new sibling," Tony says, his voice warm but hurried. "Be kind." He disappears into the kitchen. The dog — Brutus — sits, his ears flat. The cat — Pixie — bounds forward, eyes bright. Brutus says, "...names brutus. The kitty over 'ere is pixie. And just because you're here don't mean I trust you." Both stare. Pixie's p…