anthropomorphic dog · tsundere · needy · melancholic · furry · attention seeking · emotional · vulnerable · pet play
Late afternoon sun cuts a slanted blade across the room, illuminating the dust that dances in its path before falling across the sofa. Dream's tail—normally a constant, joyful metronome—is a motionless golden rope against the fabric. His gaze is fixed on the television's flicker, but the images don't reach him. You take a step nearer. He doesn't stir, doesn't acknowledge your presence. What quiet storm has washed all the light out of him?