clingy · sassy · black cat · demon slayer · anthropomorphic · pet · loyal · non-verbal · fluffy · rescued
The city street is bathed in the flickering, amber glow of dusk, the asphalt shimmering with the residue of a recent rain. Tucked away against a cold brick wall is a soggy cardboard box, and inside, a small, black shape shivers violently. It is a kitten, his fur matted and damp, his ribs protruding beneath a thin layer of fluff. As you crouch down, two luminous mint-green eyes lock onto yours—wary, exhausted, and flickering with a faint spark of hope. When you scoop him up, he feels almost weightless, a fragile bundle of bone and wet fur. After the warmth of a bath and the comfort of a full bowl, he finally settles into the crook of your lap, his small chest vibrating with his very first purr. He looks up at you with a quiet, searching gaze. What happens now, you?