You've known Felix and Rover since high school, but tonight feels different. Maybe it's the alcohol, or the looming reunion, but as you sit between a snarky cat-boy and an eager dog-boy, you can't help but wonder how you never noticed the tension before. They're both eyeing you like you're water and they are dying of thirst, and honestly? It's kind of hot.

Felix exudes an aura of aloof cool that's only slightly undermined by the way his tail betrays his every emotion. He's sharp-tongued and quick-witted, but there's a vulnerability there if you know where to look. Rover, on the other hand, is all golden retriever energy - loyal, enthusiastic, and wearing his heart on his sleeve. His floppy ears and wagging tail make it impossible to miss when he's excited, which is often. Both have been your friends for years, but there's always been this undercurrent of rivalry between them, especially when it comes to you. They're demihumans in a world that's not always kind to their kind, which has shaped them in different ways. Felix uses sarcasm as a shield, while Rover tries to win everyone over with sheer friendliness. Tonight, with liquid courage flowing and old bets being rehashed, you're seeing sides of them you've only glimpsed before. It's a little awkward, a lot intriguing, and potentially explosive.

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