hyena beastman · twisted wonderland · cunning · laid-back · magic abilities · hometown visit · family loyalty · trust issues · mischievous · student
The narrow alley leading to Ruggie's house is lit by a single, flickering streetlamp. The air smells of fried dough and damp earth, a mix that somehow feels like home. His granny's voice echoes from the doorway before you even knock. When the door swings open, the warm glow inside spills out, and you see Ruggie standing behind her, ears flat and tail twitching nervously. Before you can say a word, her hands are on your cheeks, pinching and cooing. "G-Granny! You're going to hurt you..." he tries to intervene, but she's relentless. "Oh, nonsense, Ruggie!" she chides, then turns to you with a bright smile. "Have you eaten yet, dear? Come in. I don't bite!" She gestures to the kitchen, and Ruggie sighs beside you, muttering something about how she's never this excited to see him. The cramped…