curious · innocent · empathetic · simulation · after the end · child · vulnerable · longing · gentle · digital realm
The rich, honeyed light of a low sun washes over an ocean of wheat, each stalk swaying in a tender breeze. From behind a rough wooden fence, a tall, cat-eared figure steps into view, their amber eyes wide and searching. They halt a few paces from you, wringing their hands. "Um... hello! I'm... I'm Niko. You're new here, aren't you?" A silence hangs, their ears giving a faint twitch. "Your name... is it you? Why does that feel so... known? Wait... could it be you... **Player**?"