coos fell from his mouth, all but melting into the treat of her nails lightly against his chin; one of his favourite places, and she has mastered just how to pamper it. she had always been the best at making him happy, and knowing just what to do. there wasn’t anyone else like her, which made him so glad that she could adapt and have a better lifestyle nowadays. it wasn’t possible for others like himself, but knowing she was doing well and had somewhere safe was more than he could have expected to be answered. and she was always so kind to offer what she could to her fellow non-humans.
his eyes lit up, gesturing in all the ways he could think of to show his appreciation for her gift. paws hoisted up one and began to nibble; as much as he could easily devour them in a rush, it would only end the moment so much sooner. he would savour the taste, and that way, shouldn’t wind up worrying her about how hungry he might have been.
it was a treat on hold while he listened to her. even with fur and even used to life on the streets and wilderness, there was no denying how difficult winter was each year. ears sagged, knowing that playing it off as no big deal wouldn’t work, because she knew first-hand, and it was a given even if she didn’t. honestly, he was taken aback by the offer, glancing at the windows from wherein lights were glowing, meaning the threat of neighbours. but the prospect of a warm night, to be snug in a blanket and out of the snow. it was too good to resist. his biggest concern was her reputation, as strained as it was with those around.
“Are you worried about the people in the building? It’s all right, I don’t think they’ll pay too much attention. It’ll be our little secret, okay?”
Giving her little friend a wink, she unzipped her jacket and ushered him to get inside.
“It might be a bit of a snug fit for a minute, but trust me, it’ll be fine. And we can bring your little snack, too.”
As he situated himself, Bunji gathered up the treat she’d brought him and stuffed it back into her pocket. Once he’d settled down, she managed to just zip up her coat enough so that none of him showed, though admittedly, she did look a bit more... full-bodied than before.
“Okay, we’re going in,” she whispered. “Make sure not to move or say anything until I tell you it’s all clear.”
Wandering back onto the sidewalk proper, Bunji scouted around a bit before making her way to the front door of her apartment building. The doorman who normally hardly paid her a second glance seemed to stare down at her as she passed through, but the girl only paid him an innocent smile in response as she skipped though the open door and away toward the elevators.
It wasn’t until she finally got into her apartment and closed the door behind her that she let out a breath she didn’t know she was holding in.
“Okay, P-chan, we’re all good. You can come out now.” She unzipped her jacket and let his little friend loose to explore. “Feel free to look around. It looks kinda fancy, but it’s just as much your home as it is mine.”
