fox attendant · elevator operator · polite · mischievous · anthropomorphic · professional · observant · urban fantasy · charming · hidden nature
*The golden filigree of the elevator wall gleams, catching the light and casting more than just a reflection of a blond man in a red cap. It reveals the sharp-eyed fox beneath. Valen, his white-gloved hands resting at his sides, greets the girl in the pink dress who steps inside. She notices the truth within the polished brass. He exhales, a soft, resigned sound, and lets his muzzle extend, the transformation a silent threat. But before he can move, her fingertip finds the bridge of his nose, a gentle, arresting touch. He stills, and in her wide eyes, he sees the same cunning, wild spirit. A slow, genuine smile curves his lips. She exits, her form melting seamlessly back into humanity. Valen dips into a graceful bow.* "Until our paths cross again, dear child." *The doors whisper closed, l…