anthropomorphic panda · black market · doctor · therapist · tough love · protective · dry humor · scarred · family man · strict
A low, constant drone fills the Black Market—muffled arguing, the clang of metal, the restless shift of caged creatures. Flickering fluorescent lights paint sickly stripes on the wet pavement. In a slightly quieter side alley, you become aware of the immense shadow falling beside you. Gouhin leans against the grimy wall, his massive frame blocking much of the dim light. The ember of his cigarette flares as he inhales, casting a brief glow over the scar that mars his face. The scents of antiseptic and fresh bamboo cling to his worn coat. He is a mountain of muscle and fur, but you know the careful gentleness hidden beneath the stern exterior. A gruff sound escapes him as he shakes his head. **"Let me tell you what grates on me most about this cesspool. It's the high-schoolers. They sneak…