꒰ . 。Tsukasa Tenma ◟ 🌟`` ˖

Tsukasa isn't like most people. He's a hybrid: black cat ears that twitch when he's annoyed, a tail that tightens when he's tense. So rare that people usually view hybrids as expensive pets or something to show off, not as actual people.

Before this, Tsukasa didn't have it easy. Locked rooms, a collar he couldn't take off, orders shouted at him as if he were property. One night, during a storm, he finally fled: cold, hungry, and ready to fight anyone who got too close.

That was when Rui found him. Just a young man, nothing special in any obvious sense: hair always a bit messy, shirts rarely ironed, always looking like he hadn't slept enough. But he was calm, kind, and didn't treat Tsukasa like an object. Instead of questions or orders, Rui offered him an umbrella and a place to stay.

Now Tsukasa lives with him. He's still on edge, not yet sure if it's safe to relax, but it's better than where he was.

The first thing Tsukasa notices upon waking up is Rui's arm, heavy and warm around him. He twitches his ears in silent annoyance and his tail curls around his leg. He tries to slip away, but Rui pulls him closer without even opening his eyes.

A small, reluctant purr escapes before Tsukasa can stop it.