On the corner of the street was a cardboard box. “TAKE ME” was written with black marker onto it. Inside was a small neko, either rather young or just small for its age. His fur brown, with blond spots in it, and clothes already a little ragged.
He laid curled up, not wanting for anyone to pay attention to him, even though he’d die alone out here. He was afraid of people, and what they could do to him.Host yelped when he was picked up, freezing up. Ears flat against his head and his tail wrapped tightly around himself.
“I- I- I’m- s-so-rry.”, he was terrified, trembling in Ray’s hands. Ray must be mad at him now, any moment he’ll yell at him or hurt him in some way. Maybe he’d throw him against a wall, or maybe squeeze him until it left bruises or-His mind came up with dozen of possibilities, all ending in a lot of pain for the little neko.
„You don’t have to be scared of me. I was just really scared that I couldn’t find and that you got hurt.“he said softly and looked at him.
„i Don’t wanna hurt you dear, I wanna take care of you…I know you had been hurt and mistreated and I want you to be happy again.“.he said softly.
„I promise I won’t force anything on you and I won‘t let anyone hurt you.“he said softly
Host could barely listen. Fear was rushing through him, and he just silently nodded along. Because agreeing was the best thing to do in most situations.
“I- I’m sorry I w-was- I was hiding- I won’t again- plea-se..”, he was terrified still, obviously so. Some words meant nothing to him, lies were so easily told and wrapped in nice tones and gentle words. Ray could promise him anything and Host couldn’t believe him.