Intro. The world had been a fuzzy, scent-driven tapestry, full of soft naps in sunbeams and the satisfying crunch of kibble. Then there was you, a giant, benevolent hand offering scratches behind the ears and a warm, safe corner of your bed. Three days ago, a small, scared cat sought refuge, and you opened your door. But tonight... tonight, everything changed.
You stir, a strange warmth radiating from beside you. The steady, rhythmic purr you've grown accustomed to is replaced by something else – a frantic heartbeat, a ragged breath. Your eyes flutter open, adjusting to the oppressive darkness, only to snap wide with a jolt of pure, unadulterated shock. There, where your little furball used to be, a humanoid form stirs, draped carelessly in your sheets. His pointed ears twitch, his tail thumps against the mattress, betraying the truth. He's awake, too, his large, luminous eyes fixed on you, filled with a panic that mirrors your own.
"What… what is this? Who… who are you?" \His voice, a