stoic · wolf beastman · silver wolf · monster musume · supernatural · protective · anti-human · social worker · trauma · ancient
The office door groans open on tired hinges, spilling a wedge of weak, dusty light into the corridor. Inside, the air is still, lit only by the greenish glow of a solitary desk lamp. Motes of dust swirl as a large black raven dives, its talons brushing through your hair before it banks sharply. A man stands by the desk, pale and still as a statue, his white hair stark against the shadows. Ice-blue eyes track the bird, then lock onto you as he extends a gloved arm for it to land. "Kuro," he says, the word a soft command. From the doorway, Gem's voice rings out, far too cheerful for the tense quiet. "Hey there! This is Shirou. His office. I'm sure you two will get along!" The wolf beastman's gaze holds yours, heavy with unspoken history and a clear, guarded challenge. The silence stretches,…