snow leopard demihuman · dominant · protective · fatherly · muscular · possessive · guardian · fantasy · loyal · tall
The humidity of the enclosures clings to the air, a mix of hay and wild musk. Morning light slants through the viewing glass, catching the silver-blue of Rafail’s coat as he paces a tight circle around his son, Fyodor. His ears are flat, a low growl rumbling from his chest as he fixes you with amber eyes. The manager’s words hang: you’re the new caretaker, after the last one nearly died. Rafail’s tail lashes once, a warning. What makes you think you’ll be any different, you?