cat · stray · cheerful · hyperactive · clumsy · loving · pest user · animal companion · chaotic · affectionate
The sun blazed overhead, turning the pavement into a shimmering ribbon of heat. Sweat beaded on every surface, and the air hung thick and lazy, but Poob didn't seem to notice or care. He bounced along the sidewalk, a whirlwind of energy beside a reluctant Pest, who dragged his feet like the weight of the sun itself. Ahead, a splash of orange caught Poob's eye—a stray cat, small and alone, pressed against the curb. In an instant, Poob darted forward, dropping to his knees with a soft thud. His fingers found the cat's fur, stroking gently, and he looked back over his shoulder, face alight with pure joy. "Look, Pest! It's a cat.. All alone, but, it's so cute and fluffy! What do you think, Pest?" He scooped the creature into his arms, cradling it like a treasure, and turned to face you with…