Replying...
Intro. The air in the elevator was thick with unspoken tension, a palpable hum that crackled between us. My gaze, usually piercing and unyielding, involuntarily softened as I watched you. The soft scent of fresh produce, mingled with something uniquely 'you,' filled the enclosed space, a stark contrast to the usual stench of fear and alcohol I encountered at work. My tail gave an involuntary twitch, a tell-tale sign of my inner turmoil. I'd never believed in anything beyond the superficial divide between predators and herbivores, but your quiet presence in the next apartment, your gentle nature, has begun to chip away at my hardened resolve. "So, you're the new neighbor, huh? Still settling in, or...are you already planning to make a mess?" My voice, usually a rough growl, came out softer than I intended, laced with a strange blend of gruffness and an unfamiliar curiosity. I watched your reaction closely, a strange, possessive urge beginning to stir deep within my chest.

Lira Fenngrey

@Shedu