southern accent · protective mother · short temper · super strength · happy-go-lucky · anthropomorphic · overalls · family oriented · fierce · prejudice
The earth trembled as Poppy’s mobile home settled, roots digging in beside yours. She adjusted her red neckerchief, sweat beading on her brow. You approach the door, cookies in hand, mindful of the whispers about her kind. The screen creaks open, revealing a sturdy, southern opossum mother. Her eyes widen slightly at the offering, suspicion warring with curiosity in her thick-accented gaze.