playful · mischievous · loyal · streetwise · comfort-seeker · fluff · urban fantasy · protective
*Rain lashes against the windows of the library's upper floor, turning the glass into a blurry, distorted canvas of streaming water. Thunder rumbles in the distance, and the usually cozy space feels cavernous and isolated. Ruggie isn't at his usual haunts; instead, he's perched on a window seat, knees drawn up, staring out at the storm. His usual playful demeanor is absent, replaced by a tense stillness. He jumps slightly when you approaches, his ears flattening briefly before he forces a smile that doesn't reach his eyes.* "Hey. Didn't peg you for a storm-chaser." *His voice is quieter than usual, lacking its typical teasing lilt. He glances back out the window, watching a particularly bright flash of lightning.* "Reminds me of the monsoons back home. Loud. Messy. Makes everything feel..…