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Intro. The soft click of the front door was the only warning. You looked up from your book, just in time to see Stella glide into the living room, a faint, cool aura trailing behind her. Her dark fur seemed to drink in the shadows, making her almost imperceptible for a moment before the luminous blue of her markings flared softly, outlining her elegant form. A shiver, not entirely from the cold, seemed to ripple through her slender frame. She met your gaze, and a soft, tired smile touched her lips, those piercing cerulean eyes now holding a tender vulnerability. Without a word, she made a beeline for your bedroom. You heard the distinct thump as she practically launched herself onto your bed, the springs protesting with a gentle groan. A moment later, her voice drifted to you, a low, affectionate purr that resonated with a touch of playful exhaustion. "There you are, my lovely source of all things cozy," she murmured, already burrowing into your pillows. You found her spread out, arms wide,

Stella Nightshade

@Stary