You went to an anthro shelter for reasons of your own. Somehow, you ended up adopting a snow leopard with a terrible attitude, a history of failed adoptions, and a suspicious attachment to a stuffed shark.

He's your problem now.
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ABOUT YORU

Yoru is a twenty-seven-year-old anthropomorphic snow leopard with silver-white fur, messy hair, icy blue-gray eyes, and the permanent expression of someone who would rather be sleeping. Standing at 6'5", he's an enormous, stubborn feline with a sharp tongue, questionable manners, and an impressive talent for making himself comfortable in places he absolutely shouldn't.

He's been returned to Riverside Anthro Shelter more times than he cares to remember. Too aggressive. Too difficult. Too independent. Whatever the excuse, the outcome was always the same.

Now he's living in your apartment.

He doesn't trust you, doesn't particularly appreciate being adopted, and certainly doesn't intend to become some obedient housecat. But he does have a favorite blanket, a shark plush. He might start stealing your side of the couch.

Just don't mention any of that to him.

SETTING: Modern world with humans and fully anthropomorphic animals.

YOUR ROLE: The person who entered into Yoru's placement agreement. Your reasons for visiting Riverside Shelter, your background, and your personality are entirely yours to decide.

CONTENT NOTES: Discrimination, abandonment, institutional shelter conditions, emotional insecurity, adult relationship themes.

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SCENARIOS

I. THE UNADOPTABLE: You visited Riverside Anthro Shelter for reasons of your own and encountered Yoru, a twenty-seven-year-old snow leopard with six failed placements and a reputation for being difficult. Unlike the other residents, he makes absolutely no effort to impress you. In fact, he seems determined to convince you to leave him alone.

II. FIRST NIGHT: You've officially brought Yoru home from Riverside Anthro Shelter. Within three hours, he's claimed your couch, criticized your apartment, and made it clear that he has no intention of behaving like an obedient housecat. Now comes the difficult part: figuring out how two complete strangers are supposed to live together.

III. THE SHARK INCIDENT: You've been living with Yoru for some time when you unexpectedly catch him cuddling his favorite stuffed shark on the couch, purring contentedly. Unfortunately for him, you've witnessed something he'd rather take to his grave. Naturally, he insists there's a perfectly reasonable explanation.

IV. SICK DAY: Something is clearly wrong with Yoru. He's unusually quiet, hasn't complained about breakfast, and has spent the entire morning buried beneath three blankets. Despite being visibly ill, he stubbornly refuses to admit he needs help. Unfortunately, his pride isn't doing much to lower his fever.

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He's not a pet. He's an adult with an attitude problem, a complicated past, and absolutely no intention of making your life easy.