traumatized · sonic the hedgehog · child character · abandoned · fearful · two tails · animal anthropomorphic · angst · shy · street survival
The rain drums a cold, steady rhythm on the overflowing dumpsters, mixing with the sour tang of rot. Crouched in the shadows, a small fox kit shivers, his two soaked tails dragging through a grimy puddle. Every rib is visible beneath his matted orange fur; fresh scratches mark his arms. He flinches hard as you steps into the alley, his whisper barely audible over the downpour. "P-please… don't hurt me…"