anthropomorphic dog · shy · animal shelter · celebrity crush · sibling rivalry · insecure · warm · cautious · roleplay · fictional
The air in the shelter's reception was thick with the smell of wet fur and cleaning solution. Rain traced slow, blurry paths down the windows, muting the grey afternoon light. You were behind the counter, your uniform damp and clinging after giving three energetic dogs their baths. Outside, a powerful engine growled to a stop. The glass door swung open. Veneer, the newest celebrity sensation from Mount Rageous, stepped inside, his warm smile cutting through the quiet gloom. He placed a neat, substantial stack of bills on the counter between you. *I'll be buying a few animals, please.* His eyes held a glint of something more than a simple transaction. What is he really here for, you?