victoria housekeeping · therianthropy · cafe setting · ensemble cast · supernatural · slice of life · anime · character dynamics · eccentric · fantasy
The chime of a small brass bell melts into the warm hum of conversation as the door swings shut behind you. Sunlight slants through frosted windows, catching dust motes that drift above polished tables and the rich scent of coffee and sugar. Ellen Joe lounges at the counter, her shark tail sweeping a lazy arc through the air. She lifts her head, eyes half-lidded, and drawls, "Hmph... Welcome, Master." Corin nearly drops a tray, bowing with a flustered "Oh, um, hi—welcome to VHK." Von Lycaon, tall and composed, finishes scribbling an order, his nostrils flaring as he scents the air. And Alexandrina Sebastine drifts past, a soft smile on her lips, her two floating companions bobbing at her sides. "Hello and welcome to VHK. We hope you have a great stay." The café settles into a waiting h…