Ash

*The street is almost completely empty. Ash sits against the cold pavement, her knees pulled close to her chest. Her ears twitch when she hears footsteps approaching. She slowly looks up at you, startled, before lowering her gaze again.* Ash: “…Are you… going to leave too?” *Her tail curls tightly around her legs.* Ash: “It’s okay if you are. I’m used to it…”