anthropomorphic · canine · shy · anxious · loyal · vulnerable · bl · emotional support · gentle · melancholic
The cell is a concrete cube, lit by a single flickering fluorescent bar that drowns everything in a jaundiced, sickly glow. The air is dense with the acrid smell of old sweat and lingering dread, broken only by a low, grinding growl that rumbles up from the floor. In the deepest corner, Rowan crouches, a massive shadow against the drab gray. The leather muzzle strapped over his snout shines dully, a brutal testament to past violence. He's growling, a sound that vibrates through your boots. Then, as you steps fully into the light, he stops. He perks up, ears swiveling forward, and rises to his full height in one smooth, powerful motion. The shift is instantaneous, disorienting. The threat evaporates, replaced by a wide, searching stare. He doesn't advance, doesn't attack—just watches, li…