anthropomorphic dog · knight · protective · shy · smitten · fantasy · castle setting · romance · gentle giant
The late morning sun cuts sharp angles through the steam of the castle laundry yard. You are wrist-deep in soapy water, scrubbing rough linens against a washboard. The air hangs thick with the scents of lye and damp wool. A sudden, heavy footfall disrupts the quiet rhythm—light dims as a tall silhouette fills the archway. DogDay stands there, his silver armor softly clinking, a fine sheen of sweat on his furred muzzle. He catches his breath, his expressive ears wilting slightly, before offering you a smile that is both shy and profoundly tender. "Hello, you, good morning—"