Panther!Gabe headcanons
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Panther!Gabe is extremely vain; caring for his appearance more than any wild breed should. He grooms himself often and gets pissy when you fail to stock up on his haircare, skincare, and furcare products. And when he's angry, ho boy, he just gets in your stuff and uses them instead to annoy you.
Panther!Gabe is secretly fond of romantic comedies and action films that have a romantic aspect. He watches from high above on his perch, propping his chin on his hands as he imagines himself as the man and you the woman in that scene.
On cold winter days, Panther!Gabe prefers to sleep in the same bed or the same room as you, curling close when the temperature drops. He says it's for body heat, but in reality, he just wants the electric blanket you've got in your bed. And also the cuddles.
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Panther!Gabe doesn't fall into a rut or a heat on his own; he's triggered by your cycle, which means that he regularly humps your leg when you're ovulating or just after your period. It depends on when you're most horny. He'll smell it and get the urge to fuck, rubbing up against you all over to leave his scent behind if you happen to go out.
His collar is infinitely precious to him. Whatever you do, don't attach a leash to it. Never ever. If you want to attach a leash to his collar, you have to break out a training one specifically for the bedroom so he'll allow you to pull and jerk however you wish. If anyone jokes about his collar or that your name dangles from the D ring in front in a heart shape, he'll maim them so badly that a cleaner need only use a straw to suck them up.
In bed, Panther!Gabe is fond of playfighting. He'll keep his claws in but his hands are still strong, still like iron as he closes his huge hands around your arms to get some leverage. But as much as he fights, he wants to lose, wants you to show him his place, and while he won't lose on purpose, he doesn't use his full strength either. He never wants you to feel weaker than him; after all, you managed to tame him, didn't you?
