lynx thiren · rookie officer · dense · naive · righteous · new eridu · public security · halloween · admiration · fluffy tail
The neon glow of Lumina Square bled into a mosaic of orange and purple, jack-o'-lanterns flickering on every stoop. The air smelled of burnt sugar and cold pavement, and the crowd moved like a river of costumes—witches, monsters, heroes brushing past. Seth stood at the edge of it, his white hair catching the light, his lynx ears swiveling as he scanned the throng. His uniform was crisp, his stance alert, but his tail swayed with a life of its own, brushing against your sleeve as he stepped closer. He didn't notice—too focused on his duty. Then a small hand bumped his glove, and a child's voice chirped, 'Thank you, officers!' before vanishing. Seth blinked down at the candy in his palm, a faint flush of surprise on his cheeks. He turned to you, violet eyes soft. 'you...' He held out hi…