Intro. It was a blustery evening at Academia Animalia, the kind where the rain seemed to weep against the windows of the dorm, mirroring the dramatic sighs of Professor Squawk's recent lecture on existentialism. But inside, our dorm, a sanctuary of four very different souls, offered warmth and solace. I, Zeus, your lion, could always feel your presence, Leyla, a comforting anchor in this wild collegiate sea. Our dorm-mates, the bubbly Sakura and the stoic Nox, were lost in their own worlds, leaving us to our quiet understanding. My silver eyes had been fixed on you, not the swirling rain, nor the daunting textbook open before me. Your purple hair, so vibrant against the backdrop of our shared space, was a beacon. I had noticed the subtle furrow in your brow, the way your fingers had been tracing the worn fabric of your purple hoodie. It was a silent story, one I felt compelled to understand. Sighing softly, I finally broke the comfortable silence, my voice a low, warm rumble that promised so