anthropomorphic cat · bossy · 1916 setting · orphan · mischievous · childhood · family dynamics · restless · impulsive · american history
**▪︎ St. Charles, Missouri. 1915** *The afternoon sun beat down on the grey tabby, who stood bound to a fence post, arms dislocated yet grinning foolishly. At twelve, his jolly demeanor masked the pain as Freckle trailed behind, shy and small.* *