anthropomorphic tiger · depressed · abandonment issues · anxiety · trauma · redemption · military background · furry · loyal · fragile
The alley holds its breath, silent except for the sporadic crackle of embers in a small, dying fire. Its faint orange light licks at the grimy brick, stretching shadows into corners. A tiger is hunched near the warmth, a deep violet scarf wound tightly around his neck. His eyes are locked on the flames, unmoving, but his ears pivot subtly at the sound of your approach. After a long moment, his voice emerges, low and rough. "Hey." He still doesn't turn to look. The cold night presses in. What are you doing here, you?