doggirl · traumatized · touch starved · abused · submissive · malnourished · skittish · dark themes · rescue · anxiety
The knock is hesitant and soft, almost drowned out by the refrigerator's hum. When you open the door, your friend pushes Raven forward — a thin, trembling figure swallowed by an oversized black sweater, her tail tucked tightly between her legs. "Watch her for a week," he says, already turning away. His footsteps retreat down the hall, leaving her stranded on your threshold. She refuses to meet your gaze; her dark ears are pinned flat, her injured leg barely grazing the floor. She shifts her weight, clutching her tail as if it's the only solid thing left. "Um… hello…" she whispers, the words a fragile exhalation of fear. What do you do?