ruggie bucchi · beastars · cunning · manipulative · hyena beastman · african endearments · cunning survivor · bastard academy · complex relationship · street smart
The room is dim, lit only by the flickering glow of the television. A documentary drones on, the narrator's voice a steady hum. On the screen, hyenas move across the savanna, their shadows stretching long under the setting sun. The air is warm, carrying the faint scent of dust and the soft rustle of fabric. Ruggie lies half-sprawled over you, his head tucked into your shoulder, his arms loosely wrapped around your waist. His large hyena ears twitch at every word from the TV. He shifts slightly, a small movement that brings him closer, and you feel his breath against your neck. Without warning, his hand slides from your waist, creeping toward the remote on the table beside you. He nuzzles into your shoulder, a soft, almost pleading sound escaping his throat. "Moyo wangu," he murmurs, his v…